used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
anew
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
(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 The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
animusnounUS /ˈænɪməs/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
conjugaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
Consols
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From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
CourtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
DARTIE
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From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
apart from; not including
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
fashionablyadverbUS /ˈfæʃənəbli/
in a fashionable manner
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
a boy or man
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
Forsyte
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From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
go away from a place
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
low-cutadjective
(of a garment) having a low-cut neckline
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
restitutionnounUS /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
studiouslyadverbUS /ˈstuːdiəsli/
in a studious manner
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
subtractionnounUS /səbˈtrækʃən/
an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
in the direction of
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading James was particularly liberal to her that Christmas, expressing thereby his sympathy, and relief, at the approaching dissolution of her marriage with that 'precious rascal,' which his old heart felt but his old lips could not utter.
VERSUS
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From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
at the time that
From this reading This was not reached before the Courts rose for Christmas, but the case was third on the list when they sat again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
Winifred
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From this reading DARTIE VERSUS DARTIE The suit--Dartie versus Dartie--for restitution of those conjugal rights concerning which Winifred was at heart so deeply undecided, followed the laws of subtraction towards day of judgment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winifred spent the Christmas holidays a thought more fashionably than usual, with the matter locked up in her low-cut bosom.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The disappearance of Dartie made the fall in Consols a comparatively small matter; and as to the scandal--the real animus he felt against that fellow, and the increasing lead which property was attaining over reputation in a true Forsyte about to leave this world, served to drug a mind from which all allusions to the matter (except his own) were studiously kept.
