Chapter VI · Chapter 6

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

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From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

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From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Linda, for the most part, had but little to do.

plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

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 Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

the act of departing

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

true confidential information

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

having made preparations

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Linda, for the most part, had but little to do.

put on clothes

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

for a limitless time

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

the quality of being exact

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

extremely

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

a social unit living together

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Linda, for the most part, had but little to do.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

plural of “indiscretion” — the trait of being injudicious

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Linda, for the most part, had but little to do.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Linda, for the most part, had but little to do.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Linda, for the most part, had but little to do.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

not any; not one

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Linda, for the most part, had but little to do.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

located far away spatially

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These seemed enough for them; their lives were filled, satisfied, extraordinarily busy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Linda, for the most part, had but little to do.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

in a chatty manner

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.

belonging to which person

From this reading She disposed of such details mechanically, almost impatiently, and was contemptuous, no envious, of the women whose demands they contented.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Her servants, managed with remote exactness, gave no trouble; she had an excellent woman for the children; her dress presented no new points of anxiety nor departure ... she was, in short, Arnaud admitted, perfectly efficient.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Other women, she observed, obviously less fortunate than she, were volubly and warmly absorbed in any number of engagements and pleasures; she continually heard them, Arnaud's connections--the whole superior society, eternally and vigorously discussing servants and bridge, family and cotillions, indiscretions and charities.