used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
(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 Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
alphabetnounUS /ˈælfəbet/
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The girls were tired when they went to bed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
CHARMSnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading MUSIC HATH CHARMS.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
creditablyadverbUS /ˈkredətəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls were tired when they went to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
HATHauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading MUSIC HATH CHARMS.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
hollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading MUSIC HATH CHARMS.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
pot-hooks
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From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
in the near future
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
squigglenounUS /ˈskwɪɡəl/
a short twisting line
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girls were tired when they went to bed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls were tired when they went to bed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The girls were tired when they went to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girls were tired when they went to bed.
Tredgold's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
precisely as stated
From this reading Even Penelope looked her very best in a clean brown holland frock, and she went quite creditably through her alphabet, and did not squiggle her pot-hooks quite as much as she had done on the previous day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The girls were tired when they went to bed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls were tired when they went to bed.
at the time that
From this reading The girls were tired when they went to bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Notwithstanding, therefore, Miss Tredgold's startling announcement with regard to Nancy King, they slept soundly; and the next morning when nine o'clock struck they all appeared in the schoolroom, their persons neat, their hair carefully brushed, and each pair of eyes beaming with intelligence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The life of routine had fatigued them; although, of course, it would soon cease to do so.
