used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
apoplexynounUS /ˈæpəpleksi/
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
Barlow
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From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
Belfield
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From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
cause to be bored
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
psychological suffering
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
Dr
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From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
at any time
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
a social unit living together
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
Fentham
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From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
set up or found
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
the act of giving
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
insolventnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːlvənt/
someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
in the recent past
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
held up in the air
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
for more time
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
mortifyingadjective
causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
not any; not one
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
one of four equal parts
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
revenged
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From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She then produced a letter, informing her that Mr. Fentham was lately found dead in his bed of an apoplexy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we were sitting at supper, after Dr. Barlow had left us, Lady Belfield, turning to me, said, "She had had a governess proposed to her from a quarter I should little expect to hear."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
which person or people
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That he had died insolvent; and his large income ceasing with his life, his family were plunged into the utmost distress.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They now insisted that people ought to confine themselves to their own station, and live within their income, though they themselves had lifted her above her station, and had led her to exceed her income.
showing curiosity
From this reading That Mrs. Fentham experienced the most mortifying neglect from her numerous and noble friends, who now, that she could no longer amuse them with balls, concerts, and suppers, revenged themselves by wondering what she could ever mean by giving them at all, and declaring what a bore it had always been to them to go to her parties.
