used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading White savored of a school-girl simplicity and disarmed her if she chose to be subtle.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading White savored of a school-girl simplicity and disarmed her if she chose to be subtle.
common-sense
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From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
Cresswell
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From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
disarmedverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrmd/
past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from
From this reading White savored of a school-girl simplicity and disarmed her if she chose to be subtle.
Dita's
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From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
half the width of an em
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
Eugene's
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From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
divisible by two
From this reading It was rather with a sense of mounting interest, even excitement.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was rather with a sense of mounting interest, even excitement.
the organ of sight
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
fiction-hallowed
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From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
HEPWORTHnounUS /ˈhepwərθ/
British sculptor (1902-1975)
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
Hepworth's
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From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
Hewston
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From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
hypercriticaladjectiveUS /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkəl/
inclined to judge too severely
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading White savored of a school-girl simplicity and disarmed her if she chose to be subtle.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was rather with a sense of mounting interest, even excitement.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
MISUNDERSTANDSverbUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “misunderstand” — interpret in the wrong way
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
moss-grownadjective
overgrown with moss
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading It was rather with a sense of mounting interest, even excitement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather with a sense of mounting interest, even excitement.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
savoredverbUS /ˈseɪvərd/
past form of “savor” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading White savored of a school-girl simplicity and disarmed her if she chose to be subtle.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
school-girl
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From this reading White savored of a school-girl simplicity and disarmed her if she chose to be subtle.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was rather with a sense of mounting interest, even excitement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading White savored of a school-girl simplicity and disarmed her if she chose to be subtle.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading White savored of a school-girl simplicity and disarmed her if she chose to be subtle.
tete-a-tetenoun
a private conversation between two people
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading She wavered in her choice of a gown, scanning with hypercritical eye a dozen or more.
a Caucasian
From this reading White savored of a school-girl simplicity and disarmed her if she chose to be subtle.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
Wilstead's
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From this reading HEPWORTH MISUNDERSTANDS Dita's fears calmed by Mrs. Wilstead's essentially common-sense point of view, her confidence was further restored by Eugene's evident ignorance of any plots and plans on Mr. Cresswell Hepworth's part of bringing this triangular situation, involving himself, his wife and the other man, to a fiction-hallowed and moss-grown conclusion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was therefore without particular apprehension, at any rate apprehensions of the kind nourished by Mr. Hewston, that she dressed for the dinner _en tete-a-tete_ with her husband.
