What did "being particular" mean?

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What did "being particular" mean? Written by Line (8/28/2005 1:36 p.m.)

In her first letter, JA wrote:

Mr. H. began with Elizabeth, and afterwards danced with her again; but they do not know how to be particular. I flatter myself, however, that they will profit by the three successive lessons which I have given them.

Did "being particular" have to do with their style of dancing?

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What did "being particular" mean? Line (8/28/2005 1:36 p.m.)

I took it as meaning pointed/obvious in attentions (nfm) Ramya (8/28/2005 8:17 p.m.)
Referring to Tom Lefroy Kelley B (8/28/2005 3:54 p.m.)
- LOL! Your'e right ! Mandy N (8/28/2005 4:43 p.m.)
Being Particular could denote favor? (Letter 1) Robbin (8/28/2005 3:23 p.m.)
My Johnson's dictionary of 1821 JulieW (8/28/2005 2:41 p.m.)
I guess it means... Reeba (8/28/2005 1:41 p.m.)
- A supposition.. Janine B (8/28/2005 2:23 p.m.)

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