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Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LENORE.
When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.
Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.
So far as dislike went, Mrs. Mortomley was right.
The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.
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Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) is here in full — 71 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LENORE.
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When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.
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Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.
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So far as dislike went, Mrs. Mortomley was right.
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The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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condemnation noun US /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading “Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.”

conveys verb US /kənˈveɪz/

third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading “Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.”

dislikes noun US /dɪˈslaɪks/

plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading “The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.”

diverging adjective US /daɪˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/

tending to move apart in different directions

From this reading “The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.”

Dolly's noun US /ˈdɑːliz/

possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading “Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.”

eclipse verb US /ɪˈklɪps/

be greater in significance than

From this reading “Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.”

shortcomings noun US /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/

plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency

From this reading “Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.”

verbal adjective US /ˈvɜːrbəl/

communicated in the form of words

From this reading “Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

conveys the idea verb + article + noun counted as “convey … idea”

In this reading “Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.”

much occupied adverb + adjective

In this reading “Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.”

called upon verb + particle counted as “call upon”

In this reading “The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/

a quantity of money

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So far as dislike went, Mrs. Mortomley was right.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

bridenounUS /braɪd/

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

carriage-and-pair

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

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

classnounUS /klæs/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

colour-maker's

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

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

conveysverbUS /kənˈveɪz/

third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/

foster the growth of

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

detestationnoun

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/

regarded with aversion

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/

plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

divergingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/

tending to move apart in different directions

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

Dolly'snounUS /ˈdɑːliz/

possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/

be greater in significance than

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

HatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

Homewood

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

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

LENORE

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

From this reading LENORE.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

men'snounUS /menz/

a public toilet for men

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

moderate-single-brougham

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From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

Mortomley

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From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

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

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/

held or filled or in use

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

perfections

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From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/

plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading So far as dislike went, Mrs. Mortomley was right.

sectnounUS /sekt/

a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

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

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/

plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as dislike went, Mrs. Mortomley was right.

statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/

the environmental condition

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/

communicated in the form of words

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So far as dislike went, Mrs. Mortomley was right.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

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

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

wivesnounUS /waɪvz/

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When Mrs. Mortomley stated that the rich men's wives--the carriage-and-pair and moderate-single-brougham ladies, who had duly called at Homewood and made acquaintance with the colour-maker's bride--hated her, her statement was probably too sweeping.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

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

From this reading The ladies who called upon her, and who, in their own way--which was not her way--were wiser, better, happier women than Dolly, disliked her as nation dislikes nation, as class dislikes class, as sect dislikes sect, as diverging politicians dislike each other.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Hatred is a big word, and conveys the idea of an overwhelming amount of detestation, and I do not think really there was a woman amongst the whole number included in Dolly's mental and verbal condemnation who was not far too much occupied with the grandeur of her own surroundings--the wish to eclipse her neighbours--the perfections of her children and the shortcomings of her servants, to have time to cultivate any feeling stronger than very sufficient dislike for the new mistress of Homewood.

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