anew
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE FERNS AGAIN.
how long something has existed
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE FERNS AGAIN.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The weight of an intolerable restraint had been lifted from her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
atonementnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
Carset
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From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
Closs
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From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE FERNS AGAIN.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading For the first time in her life, Lady Hope was in her true element.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
divisible by two
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
FERNSnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE FERNS AGAIN.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in her life, Lady Hope was in her true element.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The weight of an intolerable restraint had been lifted from her.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in her life, Lady Hope was in her true element.
held up in the air
From this reading The weight of an intolerable restraint had been lifted from her.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
a human being
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
Rachael
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From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading The weight of an intolerable restraint had been lifted from her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE FERNS AGAIN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in her life, Lady Hope was in her true element.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For the first time in her life, Lady Hope was in her true element.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The weight of an intolerable restraint had been lifted from her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lady Carset had extended numerous invitations to her old friends, and it was understood that Lady Hope would represent the head of the house and do the honors.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading This compliment was partly in atonement for the wrong that had been done Rachael Closs, and partly from the infirmities of extreme old age, which rendered it even dangerous for the old countess to entertain her guests in person.
