used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
in addition
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
AngeliquenounUS /ˌændʒeˈliːk/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
any thing at all
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
completely unclothed
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
Betty
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From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
rid of obstructions
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
deem to be
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
carefully weighed
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
EmmetnounUS /ˈemɪt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
at any time
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
Everett
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From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
of great significance or value
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
the literary culture
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
something that is lost
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
MartinsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtɪnz/
plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
Meg's
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From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
on one occasion
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
PerfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
Polly
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From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
Polly's
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From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THINGS ARE CLEARED UP AS Polly was a little better, immediately upon receipt of her husband's letter Betty hurried home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First she and Anthony had a long talk together until things were once more quite clear and happy between them.
at the time that
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course Anthony insisted that he had been unreasonable and that Betty was a "Counsel of Perfection" just as he had always believed her; nevertheless the Princess was by no means ready to agree with him; nor was Polly's little sermon in Sunrise Cabin ever entirely forgotten.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not for a single instant, however, would she consider the bare possibility of Angelique Martins' having had anything to do with the loss of the Governor's important letters.
but in spite of that
From this reading Naturally Betty was grieved to hear that Anthony considered her old friend, John Everett, and also Meg's husband, Jack Emmet, dishonest; yet when he had carefully explained all his reasons for thinking so, she was finally convinced.
