used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
(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 KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
Blacke
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From this reading Such was the disposition of Tom Blacke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
a young person of either sex
From this reading When his child died, the whole of his better nature seemed to have followed the infant to the grave.
CITADELnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
CRACKverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When his child died, the whole of his better nature seemed to have followed the infant to the grave.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Such was the disposition of Tom Blacke.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
divisible by two
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
a social unit living together
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When his child died, the whole of his better nature seemed to have followed the infant to the grave.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
gnashes
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From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
destroyed or killed
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
death of a person
From this reading When his child died, the whole of his better nature seemed to have followed the infant to the grave.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
HOW
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From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
humbledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəld/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading When his child died, the whole of his better nature seemed to have followed the infant to the grave.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
JEWELnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
kneels
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From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
immediately past
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
roused to anger
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
malleableadjectiveUS /ˈmæliəbəl/
easily influenced
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When his child died, the whole of his better nature seemed to have followed the infant to the grave.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
not any; not one
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
PARALLELnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
PLANEnounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
one of four equal parts
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
RAILnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
move upward
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When his child died, the whole of his better nature seemed to have followed the infant to the grave.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
smoulderverb
have strong suppressed feelings
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
in or at that place or location
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
TOADnounUS /toʊd/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
male cat
From this reading Such was the disposition of Tom Blacke.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
precisely as stated
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the disposition of Tom Blacke.
at the time that
From this reading When his child died, the whole of his better nature seemed to have followed the infant to the grave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When his child died, the whole of his better nature seemed to have followed the infant to the grave.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading KING CRACK THE TOAD WITHOUT THE JEWEL--AN INCLINED PLANE--TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE--THE FIRST PARALLEL--THE FAMILY GONE OUT--A PLAN OF THE CITADEL--HOW TO GET IN--NO QUARTER--A TRIP BY RAIL--STRANGE COMPANY “Sweet are the uses of adversity” to some malleable natures, which, bending to the storm, rise from it softened and refreshed as from an April shower; but there are desperate and rebellious spirits on whom grief and misfortune seem to have an exactly opposite effect.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had nothing now to care for in the world; and it is needless to enlarge upon the danger of such a state.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Such are more prone to kindle into resistance or smoulder in despair, and whilst the humbled penitent kneels meekly to kiss the rod, the hardened offender gnashes his teeth in impotent fury, and glories in his mad career as he forces himself from bad to worse, even to the very threshold of destruction--“game,” as the poor fool calls it, “game to the last.”
