used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
aberrationsnounUS /ˌæbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aberration” — a state or condition markedly different from the norm
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
absent-mindedness
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From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
alternationnounUS /ˈɔːltərneɪʃən/
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
Bowdon
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From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
Bowdon's
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From this reading You could not have everything; and Lord Bowdon's conduct had been extremely satisfactory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
COLLATERALadjectiveUS /kəˈlætərəl/
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading You could not have everything; and Lord Bowdon's conduct had been extremely satisfactory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You could not have everything; and Lord Bowdon's conduct had been extremely satisfactory.
approval
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Surely it was in this spirit that sensible people dealt with heaven?
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading You could not have everything; and Lord Bowdon's conduct had been extremely satisfactory.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading You could not have everything; and Lord Bowdon's conduct had been extremely satisfactory.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
give-and-takenoun
an exchange of views on some topic
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You could not have everything; and Lord Bowdon's conduct had been extremely satisfactory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
Irene
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From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Surely it was in this spirit that sensible people dealt with heaven?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading You could not have everything; and Lord Bowdon's conduct had been extremely satisfactory.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
moodinessnoun
a sullen gloomy feeling
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
on one occasion
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
and nothing more
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
outpouringnounUS /ˌaʊtˈpɔːrɪŋ/
a natural flow of ground water
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Surely it was in this spirit that sensible people dealt with heaven?
by chance
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading You could not have everything; and Lord Bowdon's conduct had been extremely satisfactory.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Surely it was in this spirit that sensible people dealt with heaven?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely it was in this spirit that sensible people dealt with heaven?
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Surely it was in this spirit that sensible people dealt with heaven?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
two times
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
twice-married
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From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely it was in this spirit that sensible people dealt with heaven?
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Only for two days of one week had he relapsed into that apparent moodiness, that alternation of absent-mindedness with uncomfortable apologies, which had immediately succeeded the offer of his hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading COLLATERAL EFFECTS On the whole Irene Bowdon felt that she ought to thank heaven, not perhaps in any rapturous outpouring of tremulous joy, but in a sober give-and-take spirit which set possible evil against actual good, struck the balance, and made an entry of a reasonably large figure on the credit side of the sheet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Surely it was in this spirit that sensible people dealt with heaven?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If once or twice in her life she had not been sensible, to repeat such aberrations would little become an experienced and twice-married woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You could not have everything; and Lord Bowdon's conduct had been extremely satisfactory.
