used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
(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 Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The greatest generals have been defeated by unforeseen obstacles.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The greatest generals have been defeated by unforeseen obstacles.
calculateverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
cannot
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From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
traveling across
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading The greatest generals have been defeated by unforeseen obstacles.
deploringverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
divisible by two
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
foilverbUS /fɔɪl/
enhance by contrast
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
made afraid
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The greatest generals have been defeated by unforeseen obstacles.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
Gordon
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From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest generals have been defeated by unforeseen obstacles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The greatest generals have been defeated by unforeseen obstacles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
Lushington
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From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
nicestadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsɪst/
superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
nolens
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From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The greatest generals have been defeated by unforeseen obstacles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
on one occasion
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
Satanella
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From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The greatest generals have been defeated by unforeseen obstacles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading The greatest generals have been defeated by unforeseen obstacles.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
volens
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From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Douglas never came to dinner after all, and Daisy, too, was absent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A night's rain or a sandy road may foil the wisest strategy, destroy the nicest combinations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading OFF AND ON But even a woman cannot calculate with certainty on what another woman will or will not do under given circumstances.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Lushington, outwardly deploring the want of a "young man" for the "Gordon girls," inwardly puzzled her brains to account for the joint desertion of her principal performers, a frightful suspicion crossing her mind that she might have been too vigorous in her measures, and so frightened Satanella into carrying Daisy off with her, _nolens volens_, once for all.
