used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
(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 All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
Blanche
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From this reading The duchess herself had been a Blanche Wintour, the daughter of a wealthy commoner.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
commonernounUS /ˈkɑːmənər/
a person who holds no title
From this reading The duchess herself had been a Blanche Wintour, the daughter of a wealthy commoner.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
a female human offspring
From this reading The duchess herself had been a Blanche Wintour, the daughter of a wealthy commoner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/
not similar
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
the organ of sight
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
the act of giving
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The duchess herself had been a Blanche Wintour, the daughter of a wealthy commoner.
HewverbUS /hjuː/
make or shape as with an axe
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
Ivan
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From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
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 Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
Mainfly
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From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
come together
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
the force of workers available
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
Moordown
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From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
Platt
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From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
free from harm or evil
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
RumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Rumour alleged that of her two lovers the duchess preferred Moordown, but that the reckless life he led prevented her giving him any encouragement.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
term of address for a man
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
precisely as stated
From this reading As has been already seen, the two men are very dissimilar in character--the one resembling a lion, and Sir Hew more of a tiger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The duchess herself had been a Blanche Wintour, the daughter of a wealthy commoner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
Wincastle
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From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
Wintour
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From this reading The duchess herself had been a Blanche Wintour, the daughter of a wealthy commoner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the county magnates had accepted, and amongst the "contents" were her Grace's two reputed suitors, Sir Hew Mainfly and Mr. Moordown, so it will be perceived that there were other interests linked with the winning of the new prize instituted by the duchess, which did not at first meet the eye.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _A Woman comes to the Rescue._ While Sir Hew Mainfly and Billy Platt were plotting the ruin of Ivan Moordown, the fair Duchess of Wincastle was busy arranging her house for a grand ball to be given that evening.
