'A little clerical talk was indulged in, interspersed by lady Selina's recognition of various friends and acquaintances, many of whom were not the people she thought they were.'
2007-07-03 13:58:12 · 4 answers · asked by pizza192002 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means a little clerical conversation occurred (or took place). Or you could say they engaged in a little clerical conversation.
2007-07-03 14:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by leslie b 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Indulged in: (V) Acted having & doing whatever one wanted to do.
Allowed yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered BAD for you.
Lady Selina allowed hereself to have / take part in a little clerical talk.
2007-07-04 10:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here "was indulged in" means, "took place."
2007-07-03 14:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by cidyah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to converse with, to enjoy a chat
2007-07-03 14:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋