used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
analysing
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From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Why her aunt’s nerves and remorse?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
a state at a particular time
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
Gloria
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From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
Gormans
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From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
Harriet's
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From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading And why Trixy’s luck?
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
MISGIVINGSnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
mopeverbUS /moʊp/
move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Why her aunt’s nerves and remorse?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
on the contrary
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Why her aunt’s nerves and remorse?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
Travers
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From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
Trixy
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From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
Trixy's
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From this reading And why Trixy’s luck?
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why the Gormans?
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISGIVINGS The complete and sudden change from the unhappy conditions at Gormans’ coupled with the exciting condition at her Aunt Harriet’s, compared with the tranquillity and luxury at the home of Trixy Travers rather stunned Gloria.
but in spite of that
From this reading She refused to be a “mope,” which to her meant having that abnormal trait of analysing such things, yet she could not shut out the question:
