used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
anew
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
clothing in general
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every trace of fatigue vanished.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Every trace of fatigue vanished.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
set up or found
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
Gerald
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From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
how
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From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
on one occasion
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
term of address for a man
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lady Lyons indeed was overflowing with content to find some one to talk to, after prolonged silence, in the first place; and, in the next, to discover that they had been disappointed in the same doctor, liked the same food, and had the same symptoms; this made the ball enjoyable indeed, and she did not care now how long Grace stayed.
up to a particular time
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Every trace of fatigue vanished.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The appearance of Sir Albert Gerald on the scene of action had a magical effect upon Grace.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Every trace of fatigue vanished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was once again bright, happy, careless, and full of enjoyment; once again the music charmed her, and once again she was glad to be there.
at the time that
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
which person or people
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Supper over, Sir Albert found a more comfortable seat for Lady Lyons, and introduced her to a lady sitting there, who eyed her smart clothes with a little suspicion till the Duchess addressed a few kind words to her, when she discovered immediately that they had much in common.
