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The Hand of Ethelberta: A Comedy in Chapters
The Hand of Ethelberta: A Comedy in Chapters

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.
Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.
Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.
'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.
'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'
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The Hand of Ethelberta: A Comedy in Chapters

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.
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Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.
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Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.
/nɑːt ðə ˈlʌvərz huː pɑːrt ɪn ˈpæʃən bʌt ðə ˈlʌvərz huː pɑːrt ɪn ˈfrendʃɪp ɑːr ðoʊz huː moʊst ˈfriːkwəntli pɑːrt fɔːr ˈevər/
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'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.
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'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

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Christopher noun US /ˈkrɪstəfər/

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading “Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.”

division noun US /dɪˈvɪʒən/

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading “Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.”

enmity noun US /ˈenməti/

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading “Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.”

injured adjective US /ˈɪndʒərd/

harmed

From this reading “'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.”

insurmountable adjective US /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbəl/

not capable of being surmounted or overcome

From this reading “Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.”

Julian noun US /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 “'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.”

lovers noun US /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading “Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.”

smiles noun US /smaɪlz/

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.”

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afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading 'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

BetweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

breakverbUS /breɪk/

terminate

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/

having made preparations

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

estrangements

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From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

Ethelberta

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From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

favoured

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From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/

a man of refinement

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/

harmed

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

insurmountableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbəl/

not capable of being surmounted or overcome

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

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 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading 'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

Mountclere

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From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading 'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading 'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading 'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading 'I made no remark at all--I did not think of him till afterwards.'

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Not the lovers who part in passion, but the lovers who part in friendship, are those who most frequently part for ever.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Between himself and her there was that kind of division which is more insurmountable than enmity; for estrangements produced by good judgment will last when those of feeling break down in smiles.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ethelberta was not disposed to believe that Christopher would have called, had time favoured him to the utmost.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Did you tell Mr. Julian that the injured gentleman was possibly Lord Mountclere, and that he was coming here?' said Ethelberta.

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