used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
AGREEMENTnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MRS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MRS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETERS AND HER DAUGHTERS.--MRS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
assiduouslyadverbUS /əˈsɪdwəsli/
with care and persistence
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
BARNABY
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From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MRS.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MRS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading PETERS AND HER DAUGHTERS.--MRS.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
EXAMINESverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənz/
third-person singular of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
FASHIONABLEadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
galledadjective
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
good-humour
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From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PETERS AND HER DAUGHTERS.--MRS.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
a room where books are kept
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MRS.
a human being
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
PETERSnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETERS AND HER DAUGHTERS.--MRS.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
prodigiouslyadverbUS /proʊˈdɪdʒɪsli/
to a prodigious degree
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
REHEARSESverbUS /riˈhɜːrsɪz/
third-person singular of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading BARNABY BEGINS HER FASHIONABLE CAREER UNDER THE PROTECTION OF MISS ELIZABETH.--SHE REHEARSES A BALL IN HER HEART AS SHE EXAMINES THE ROOM.--THE LIBRARY.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
being of use or service
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
belonging to which person
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading These excellent dispositions were assiduously fostered by her daughters, to whose wishes she never turned a deaf ear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Barnaby was quite right in thinking that the Peters family would be very useful acquaintance; for prodigiously as Mrs. Peters disliked her sister-in-law, she no sooner ceased to be galled by her unwelcome presence in her house, than she recovered her good-humour, and felt as much aware as any reasonable person could desire, of the claim her brother's widow really had upon her and her family.
