used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
(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 By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
Barbiondi
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From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
Beatrice'snounUS /ˈbiːətrɪsɪz/
possessive form of “beatrice” — the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
approval
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
move gently or carefully
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
eccentricitynounUS /ˌeksənˈtrɪsəti/
strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
any strong feeling
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
epitomenounUS /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
a standard or typical example
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
yet to be or coming
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have indeed returned to our muttons.”
HEART'SnounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
Hera's
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From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
home-coming
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From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
humiliationsnounUS /ˌhjuːmɪliˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “humiliation” — state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “We have indeed returned to our muttons.”
insecuritiesnounUS /ˌɪnsəˈkjʊrɪtiz/
plural of “insecurity” — the state of being subject to danger or injury
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
LAW-MAKING
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From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
muttons
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From this reading “We have indeed returned to our muttons.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
niece'snounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We have indeed returned to our muttons.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “We have indeed returned to our muttons.”
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading It was in the solitude of her own apartment that she arrived at this homely epitome, and saw, in despair, that the final crash of the House of Barbiondi was near.
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have indeed returned to our muttons.”
at the time that
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Thus it fell out that when she had recovered from the shock of Hera’s home-coming so far as to credit her bewildered senses, and hold the appalling situation in perspective, she summed it up in this wise:
in the company of; together with
From this reading By her niece’s eccentricity, as she chose to call it, the future of ease her genius designed and made a reality had been transformed into one of poverty, with the abominable insecurities and detestable humiliations that had haunted nearly all her days.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE HEART’S LAW-MAKING AUNT Beatrice’s pride of blood was large and her sympathy for the peasant folk small; yet, when it came to expressing a primary emotion she was not above borrowing from the rugged phrases of her humbler neighbours.
