past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
any thing at all
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
carefully weighed
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
disinterestednessnoun
freedom from bias or from selfish motives
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
don't
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From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
else
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From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
a movement into or inward
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
divisible by two
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
HatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
how
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From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
Kate
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From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
Reine
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From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
express in words
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
not often
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
Sophy
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From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been great preparations made for Herbert’s reception at the Hatch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
precisely as stated
From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I say Herbert’s--for Reine, though she had been perforce included in the invitation, was not even considered any more.
Whiteladies
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From this reading After the banquet at Whiteladies the sisters had many consultations on this subject, and there was indeed very little time to do anything.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was one good trait in their characters, if there was not very much else, that they acted for each other with much disinterestedness, seldom or never entering into personal rivalry.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sophy had been of opinion at first that the more gay his short visit could be made the better Herbert would be pleased, and had contemplated an impromptu dance, and I don’t know how many other diversions; but Kate was wiser.
