adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading Both parties to the compact were alike satisfied.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both parties to the compact were alike satisfied.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Both parties to the compact were alike satisfied.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading With regard to the Neuchatels, they found in Myra everything they could desire.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
emancipationnounUS /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading With regard to the Neuchatels, they found in Myra everything they could desire.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
Ferrars
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From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading With regard to the Neuchatels, they found in Myra everything they could desire.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With regard to the Neuchatels, they found in Myra everything they could desire.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
mediocreadjectiveUS /ˌmiːdiˈoʊkər/
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
Myra
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From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
Neuchatel
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From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
Neuchatels
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From this reading With regard to the Neuchatels, they found in Myra everything they could desire.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Both parties to the compact were alike satisfied.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With regard to the Neuchatels, they found in Myra everything they could desire.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Both parties to the compact were alike satisfied.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But the crowning joy of her emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of her brother.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between the Neuchatel family and Myra Ferrars.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With regard to the Neuchatels, they found in Myra everything they could desire.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both parties to the compact were alike satisfied.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
vexations
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From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both parties to the compact were alike satisfied.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Myra had “got out of that hole” which she always hated; and though the new life she had entered was not exactly the one she had mused over, and which was founded on the tradition of her early experience, it was a life of energy and excitement, of splendour and power, with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries, affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence.
