used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "HE HAS COME BACK."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "HE HAS COME BACK."
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
dissipations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HE HAS COME BACK."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "HE HAS COME BACK."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
engage in
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
and nothing more
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
approval to do something
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
Rachel'snounUS /ˈreɪtʃəlz/
possessive form of “rachel” — (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
Reade
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From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
that is looked for
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
store-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
carry out
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
unpretensious
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From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
in or at the place that
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
which person or people
From this reading She was not severely orthodox in these matters, like Mrs. Hardy, who weighted her entertainments with any number of dull people, if they only happened to be in the right set; though she was quite ready to acknowledge the propriety of her mother's system in her mother's circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the very day of her interview with her mother in the store-room, she sought and obtained permission to take the patient home with her for a week's visit, in order to try the experiment of change and a new set of dissipations, and to make her preliminary investigations undisturbed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. Reade, being satisfied that she had found out Rachel's complaint--as indeed she had--put her under treatment without delay.
Yarra
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From this reading She had a charming house of her own at South Yarra, which she "kept" admirably, and where, in an unpretensious manner, she had established a little _salon_ that was a fashionable head centre in Melbourne society, and well deserved by virtue of its own legitimate merits to be so.
