used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
anew
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
(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 THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
for the reason that
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I know now that it was more than the common gloom of humiliation.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was her servant; I was her faithful servant; what could I want more?
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading I was her servant; I was her faithful servant; what could I want more?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
a man of refinement
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
depressingly dark
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading I know now that it was more than the common gloom of humiliation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know now that it was more than the common gloom of humiliation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know now that it was more than the common gloom of humiliation.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
take in marriage
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was her servant; I was her faithful servant; what could I want more?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I know now that it was more than the common gloom of humiliation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I was her servant; I was her faithful servant; what could I want more?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I know now that it was more than the common gloom of humiliation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I was her servant; I was her faithful servant; what could I want more?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was her servant; I was her faithful servant; what could I want more?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I was never again to attempt the part of a fine gentleman--and she would live wholly among fine gentlemen.
WITCHnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading THE WITCH All that day I remained in a state of gloom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was ashamed to think that I had brought ridicule upon Molly by my clumsy dancing, and I was gloomy because I understood that Molly must certainly marry some great man, and that there would be an end of her so far as I was concerned.
