used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
apparelled
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From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
armlets
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From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
(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 Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
circlets
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From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
CONFIDANTEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænt/
a female confidant
From this reading THE CONFIDANTE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
ear-rings
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From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
else
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From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
Emily
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From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
half the width of an em
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
Eyemouth
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From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
a young female
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
gorgeouslyadverb
in an impressively beautiful manner
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
the force of workers available
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
not any; not one
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
orientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
a male human offspring
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
not in physical motion
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFIDANTE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
Trinchinopoli
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From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Mrs. Tracy had the best reason for believing her intelligence was true, and she could see very little cause for regarding it as dreadful.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Julian was her favourite, and should have the girl if she could manage it; but if Emily Warren would not hear of such a husband, why Charles Tracy may far better get her money than any body else.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading That she possessed great wealth was evident: such jewellery, such Trinchinopoli chains, such a blaze of diamonds _en suite_, such a multitude of armlets, and circlets, and ear-rings, and other oriental finery, had never shone on Devonshire before: at the Eyemouth ball, men worshipped her, radiant in beauty, and gorgeously apparelled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading True, one son would have been enough for this wealthy Indian heiress--but still it was no harm to have two strings to her bow.
