aggravatedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd/
made more severe or intense especially in law
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
Alice
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From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
(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 Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
(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 These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
Catherine'snounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/
possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
disbelieveverbUS /dɪsbəˈliːv/
reject as false; refuse to accept
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
Duncombe's
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From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
FashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
Lewis'snounUS /ˈluːɪsɪz/
possessive form of “lewis” — United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
semi-French
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From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nor did Lewis's report of Mrs. Duncombe's friends, in any degree still her anxiety.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
tenfoldadverbUS /ˈtenfoʊld/
by ten times as much
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Fashionable ladies stood low in Mrs. Catherine's opinion at all times; and her strong nationality aggravated tenfold her dislike to fashionable ladies in Paris--French or semi-French.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These days passed on in suspense and anxiety to Mrs. Catherine.
UncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
belonging to which person
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had it not been for Alice, Mrs. Catherine herself would have been on her way to Paris ere now.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Uncertain what to believe or disbelieve, concerning the young man in whose fortunes she was so deeply interested, her strong spirit chafed and struggled in its compulsory inactivity.
