used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal is very kind to save me the trouble of announcing myself," said Mallow' dryly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He saw you at Reading Station yesterday."
(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 But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
dearly loved
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
Dimbal
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From this reading "Mr. Dimbal told me that you were here," she said.
disconcertverbUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/
cause to feel embarrassment
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal is very kind to save me the trouble of announcing myself," said Mallow' dryly.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
frigiditynoun
sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
a man of refinement
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He saw you at Reading Station yesterday."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal told me that you were here," she said.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal is very kind to save me the trouble of announcing myself," said Mallow' dryly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal is very kind to save me the trouble of announcing myself," said Mallow' dryly.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
maidenlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
MallownounUS /ˈmæloʊ/
any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal told me that you were here," she said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal is very kind to save me the trouble of announcing myself," said Mallow' dryly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal is very kind to save me the trouble of announcing myself," said Mallow' dryly.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
on the contrary
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "He saw you at Reading Station yesterday."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal told me that you were here," she said.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal is very kind to save me the trouble of announcing myself," said Mallow' dryly.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
having a supporting base
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "He saw you at Reading Station yesterday."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal told me that you were here," she said.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal is very kind to save me the trouble of announcing myself," said Mallow' dryly.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal told me that you were here," she said.
at the time that
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
which person or people
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "He saw you at Reading Station yesterday."
but in spite of that
From this reading When Olive saw who was standing on the lawn, she felt very much inclined to fly from so dear yet dangerous a foe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Dimbal told me that you were here," she said.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But maidenly pride came to her aid, and, doing violence to her feelings, the better to conceal them, she saluted Mr. Mallow with so much frigidity as rather to disconcert that young gentleman.
