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Chapter XXXV
A WOMAN'S JEALOUSY. Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party. Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention. Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned. One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
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surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.”
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading “One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.”
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN'S JEALOUSY.
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From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
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From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
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From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
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From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
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From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
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From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
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From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
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From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
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From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
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From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
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From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
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From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
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From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
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From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
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From this reading A WOMAN'S JEALOUSY.
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From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
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From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
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From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
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From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
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From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
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From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
which person or people
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
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From this reading A WOMAN'S JEALOUSY.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
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From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
