used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading She was bright, amiable, and, as it seemed, in the best of spirits.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
Anstruthers
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From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was bright, amiable, and, as it seemed, in the best of spirits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
beaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She was bright, amiable, and, as it seemed, in the best of spirits.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was bright, amiable, and, as it seemed, in the best of spirits.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
greatly pleased
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
demureadjectiveUS /dɪˈmjʊr/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
ESMOND
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From this reading GEORGIE ESMOND.
Estabrook
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From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
GEORGIE
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From this reading GEORGIE ESMOND.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was bright, amiable, and, as it seemed, in the best of spirits.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
inflammableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈflæməbəl/
easily ignited
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
Lisbeth
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From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
not any; not one
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
propitiated
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From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was bright, amiable, and, as it seemed, in the best of spirits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She was bright, amiable, and, as it seemed, in the best of spirits.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was bright, amiable, and, as it seemed, in the best of spirits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
lacking beauty or charm
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
precisely as stated
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It suited Lisbeth to be charming this morning, and she was really very agreeable indeed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She made friends with Miss Georgie, and delighted Colonel Esmond; she propitiated Miss Estabrook, and rendered that inflammable elderly beau, her brother, supremely happy by her friendly condescension; she treated Anstruthers as if there had been no other event in their two lives but this one morning and this one nice little party.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading She knew enough of art to appear to advantage among pictures, and she had, withal, a certain demure and modest way of admitting her ignorance, which was by no means unattractive.
