used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
Abigail
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From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
(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 Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
any thing at all
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
Deborah
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From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
your usual mood
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
domestic's
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From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
else
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From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
at any time
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
apart from; not including
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
a social unit living together
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
the act of giving
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
highest in quality
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
Horsingham
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From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
Horsingham's
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From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
how
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From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
staying power
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
a female domestic
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
solemnities
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From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
swapverbUS /swɑːp/
exchange or give (something) in exchange for
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
two times
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mine is the greatest goose that ever stood upon two legs, and how she can chatter as she does with her mouth full of pins is to me a perfect miracle.
the act of using
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
which person or people
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Lady Horsingham is my poor uncle's widow; and as Aunt Deborah is extremely punctilious on all matters relating to family connections, we invariably attend these solemnities with a gravity befitting the occasion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If any lady does rejoice in such an Abigail, I shall be too happy to "swap" with her, and give anything else I possess except Brilliant into the bargain.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Once or twice in the week I have to endure a certain ordeal which, although a positive pleasure to some women, is to my disposition intense martyrdom, termed dressing to go out; and I think I never hated it more than the night of Lady Horsingham's ball.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder whether any lady in England has a maid who, to use that domestic's own expression, is capable of "giving satisfaction."
