perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
Bice
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From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
Bice's
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From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
Contessa
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From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
divisible by two
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
every person
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
to or in any or all places
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
the act of giving
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE SIEGE OF LONDON.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIEGE OF LONDON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
by chance
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
relentings
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From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
SIEGEnounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading THE SIEGE OF LONDON.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
carry out
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
express in words
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIEGE OF LONDON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to be quite possible that she and her charge might be asked everywhere after their appearance at the ball which, she should take care to tell everybody, Lucy was giving for Bice.
in the direction of
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Contessa, but perhaps not more than half, believed what she said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Everything was on the cards in this capricious society of England, which is not governed by the same absolute laws as in other places.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was always possible in England that some leader of fashion, some great lady whose nod gave distinction, might take pity upon Bice's youth and think it hard that she should suffer, even if without any relentings towards the Contessa.
