used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There seemed much of deliberation back of every move she made.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading There seemed much of deliberation back of every move she made.
greatly pleased
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
dowagernounUS /ˈdaʊədʒər/
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
Dumaresque
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From this reading Dumaresque watched her with interest.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There seemed much of deliberation back of every move she made.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dumaresque watched her with interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had modified her prejudices.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There seemed much of deliberation back of every move she made.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading It had modified her prejudices.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There seemed much of deliberation back of every move she made.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There seemed much of deliberation back of every move she made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
and nothing more
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading It had modified her prejudices.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed much of deliberation back of every move she made.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed much of deliberation back of every move she made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Dumaresque watched her with interest.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dumaresque watched her with interest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She accepted invitations without her former protests, and was only careful that the people whom she visited should be of the most distinguished.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The dowager was delighted to find that the one evening of complete social success had changed her daughter-in-law into a woman of society.
