Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

acceptance without protest

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

later than; following

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

remote in manner

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

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

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

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

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

lacking funds

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

a sudden desire

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

demanding attention

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

the act of departing

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

in a drastic manner

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

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From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

communicated in words

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

death of a person

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

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From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

not close together in time

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

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

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

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From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

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From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

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

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

the wife or widow of a marquis

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

as might be expected

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

and nothing more

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

lacking in energy or will

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

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From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

precisely, exactly

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

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

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

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From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

confined on all sides

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading That Irène de Stainville had inflicted on her the humiliation of a terrible public indictment, was reckoned only as retributive human justice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

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

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

under normal conditions

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

at the time that

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

which person or people

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

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

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The words "a jealous woman's caprice," which at the outset had so angered the Queen, expressed fully the interpretation put upon Lydie's conduct by those who witnessed the scene from beginning to end.

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

From this reading A FALL Irène de Stainville was quite right when she thought that sympathy would be on her side, in the grave affront which had been put upon her, and for which she had revenged herself somewhat drastically, but under the circumstances quite naturally.

a late time of life

From this reading Lydie knew well enough that the crowd which surrounded her--though here usually composed of friends--was only too ready to believe evil, however crying, against a woman placed so highly in Royal and social favour as she herself had been for years.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Although in this circle--known as the Queen's set--the young Marchioness of Eglinton had always been looked up to as a leader and an especial favourite, the accusation which Irène had brought against her was so awful, her own attitude of passive acquiescence so incomprehensible, that it was small wonder that after the departure of Their Majesties, when the crowd broke up into isolated groups, most people there present held themselves aloof from her.