used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
abominablyadverb
in an offensive and hateful manner
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
(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 She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
from appearances alone
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
move towards
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Logotheti bribed the doorkeeper at the small theatre where Margaret was rehearsing.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
bribedverbUS /braɪbd/
past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
From this reading Logotheti bribed the doorkeeper at the small theatre where Margaret was rehearsing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
carefully weighed
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
debutverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
doorkeepernounUS /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/
an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
From this reading Logotheti bribed the doorkeeper at the small theatre where Margaret was rehearsing.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
flirtedverbUS /ˈflɜːrtɪd/
past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
the state of being honored
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
How
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From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
Logotheti
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From this reading Logotheti bribed the doorkeeper at the small theatre where Margaret was rehearsing.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
the force of workers available
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
penitencenoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
persuasivelyadverbUS /pərˈsweɪsɪvli/
in a persuasive manner
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Logotheti bribed the doorkeeper at the small theatre where Margaret was rehearsing.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Logotheti bribed the doorkeeper at the small theatre where Margaret was rehearsing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Logotheti bribed the doorkeeper at the small theatre where Margaret was rehearsing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading How much more, then, by the near approach of such an event as a first appearance on the stage!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
precisely as stated
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
at the time that
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
in or at the place that
From this reading Logotheti bribed the doorkeeper at the small theatre where Margaret was rehearsing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
which person or people
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She confessed to herself, without excess of penitence, that she had flirted abominably with them both, she consoled her conscience with the reflection that they were both alive and apparently very well, and she put all her strength, which was great, into preparing for her _debut_.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Margaret, it is sad to relate, was much less concerned about the two men who were in love with her than is considered becoming in a woman of heart.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Men never love so energetically and persuasively as when they are fighting every day for life, honour or fame, and are already on the road to victory; but a woman's passion, though true and lasting, may be momentarily quite overshadowed by the anticipation of a new hat or of a social battle of uncertain issue.
