used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
in the past
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
on or to one side
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
Beauchamp's
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From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But now-a-days it was different.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
dinner-parties
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From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
EugenianounUS /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/
tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
divisible by two
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
a social unit living together
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
Halswood
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From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
full of life and energy
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
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 "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
now-a-days
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From this reading But now-a-days it was different.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
others
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From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
self-absorbedadjective
absorbed in your own interests or thoughts etc
From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading She was self-conscious and self-absorbed, and, as a matter of course, less attractive in herself, less ready to find others so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
precisely as stated
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now-a-days it was different.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Some of their neighbours had already invited them to dinner, and they had gone; but Eugenia had not enjoyed the experience, and felt little wish to renew it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Long ago," as now in her own mind she had learnt to call her girlhood, even the dullest of dinner-parties would have furnished her quick observation, her lively imagination, her fresh, eager nature with material for interest and entertainment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
but in spite of that
From this reading Most of the "families of position" in the neighbourhood had called on them, but the very biggest people of all--a family residing at a considerable distance from Halswood--had not yet done so; and Beauchamp's evident anxiety on this point had not been unobserved by Eugenia, though resolutely put aside by her as one of the things into which she would not look.
