activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading But this by no means exhausted her social activities.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this by no means exhausted her social activities.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But this by no means exhausted her social activities.
Damaris
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From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Henrietta was in her native element.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Not for years had she enjoyed herself so much.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading But this by no means exhausted her social activities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for years had she enjoyed herself so much.
Frayling's
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From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not for years had she enjoyed herself so much.
HENRIETTA
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From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But this by no means exhausted her social activities.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not for years had she enjoyed herself so much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But this by no means exhausted her social activities.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not for years had she enjoyed herself so much.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Henrietta was in her native element.
not any; not one
From this reading But this by no means exhausted her social activities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for years had she enjoyed herself so much.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
ostensibleadjectiveUS /ɑːˈstensəbəl/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
PULLSnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not for years had she enjoyed herself so much.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading But this by no means exhausted her social activities.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
STRINGSnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this by no means exhausted her social activities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henrietta was in her native element.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HENRIETTA PULLS THE STRINGS Mrs. Frayling's afternoon party passed off to admiration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rather did it stimulate them; so that, with Damaris' amusement as their ostensible object and excuse, they multiplied exceedingly.
a late time of life
From this reading Not for years had she enjoyed herself so much.
