Chapter VI

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

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

consider or hold as true

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

later than; following

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

feeling or expressive of gratitude

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HARTLEY AT HOME.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

(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 Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

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From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

being one more than seven

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

plural of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)

From this reading HARTLEY AT HOME.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

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

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HARTLEY AT HOME.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

not suitable or right or appropriate

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

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

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

come together

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

inflected form of “outshine” — shine brighter than

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

on the contrary

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

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

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading After her first Christmas in London, Lettice began to accept invitations to the houses of her acquaintance.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

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

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

in or at the place that

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She dined several times at the Grahams', where there were never more than eight at table, and, being a bright talker and an appreciative listener--two qualities which do not often go together--she was always an impressive personality without exactly knowing it.

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

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Clara was accustomed to be outshone by her in conversation, and had become used to it, but some of the women whom Lettice was invited to meet looked at her rather hard, as though they would have liked to draw her serious attention to the fact that they were better looking, or better dressed, or older or younger than herself, as the case might be, and that it was consequently a little improper in her to be talked to so much by the men.