used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She is thrown back upon herself, and, like a timid snail, recoils sadly into her shell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
DEALSnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
characterized by great determination
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
DROOPS
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From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
at any time
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
obtain
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
HARSHLYadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She is thrown back upon herself, and, like a timid snail, recoils sadly into her shell.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
HOW
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From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
insouciantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsuːsjənt/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She is thrown back upon herself, and, like a timid snail, recoils sadly into her shell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
provided with artificial light
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
MONAnounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
Mona'snounUS /ˈmoʊnəz/
possessive form of “mona” — an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
easily agitated
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
on one occasion
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
recoilsnounUS /riˈkɔɪlz/
plural of “recoil” — the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
From this reading She is thrown back upon herself, and, like a timid snail, recoils sadly into her shell.
Rodney
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From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
Rodney's
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From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading She is thrown back upon herself, and, like a timid snail, recoils sadly into her shell.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading She is thrown back upon herself, and, like a timid snail, recoils sadly into her shell.
term of address for a man
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
snailnounUS /sneɪl/
freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
From this reading She is thrown back upon herself, and, like a timid snail, recoils sadly into her shell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
a special situation
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She is thrown back upon herself, and, like a timid snail, recoils sadly into her shell.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading She is thrown back upon herself, and, like a timid snail, recoils sadly into her shell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To gain Lady Rodney's friendship is a more difficult thing than Mona in her ignorance had imagined, and she is determined to be ice itself to her poor little guest.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
UNKINDLYadjective
lacking in sympathy and kindness
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With Captain Rodney and Sir Nicholas she makes way at once, though she is a little nervous and depressed, and not altogether like her usual gay _insouciant_ self.
at the time that
From this reading As for her love, when first Mona's eyes lit upon her she abandoned all hope of ever gaining that.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW FATE DEALS HARSHLY WITH MONA, AND HOW SHE DROOPS--AS MIGHT A FLOWER--BENEATH ITS UNKINDLY TOUCH.
