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Pamela Pounce

Chapter XVI

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IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.
She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.
With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.
She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.
She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.
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Pamela Pounce

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Pamela Pounce is here in full — 490 sentences across 98 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/98 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.
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She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.
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With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.
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She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.
/ʃiː hæd brɔːt mɔːr ðæn hɜːr ˈjuːʒəwəl zest tuː ðɪs ˈdʒɜːrni huː ˈɔːlweɪz ˌenˈdʒɔɪd ˈtrævəlɪŋ tuː ðə fʊl ðə ˈmuːvmənt ðə tʃeɪndʒ ʌv siːn ðə ˈbʌsəl æt ərˈaɪvəl ənd dɪˈpɑːrtʃər ðə tʃɔɪs ʌv ðə naɪts ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ ðə tʃæns ædˈventʃər ðə ˈʃɪftɪŋ ˈkʌmpəniː ɔːl ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd ˈɪntrəstɪd dɪˈlaɪtəd hɜːr/
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She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

appetites noun US /ˈæpətaɪts/

plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something

From this reading “She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.”

brat noun US /bræt/

a very troublesome child

From this reading “IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.”

intrusive adjective US /ˌɪnˈtruːsɪv/

tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)

From this reading “She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.”

lucrative adjective US /ˈluːkrətɪv/

producing a sizeable profit

From this reading “She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.”

pounce verb US /paʊns/

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading “IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.”

Royalty noun US /ˈrɔɪəlti/

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading “She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.”

stimulated adjective US /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/

emotionally aroused

From this reading “She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.”

zest noun US /zest/

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading “She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

take care verb + noun

be careful, prudent, or watchful

In this reading “She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.”

dispose of verb + particle

deal with or settle

In this reading “She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.”

first stage adjective + noun

In this reading “IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.”

pass the night verb + article + noun counted as “pass … night”

In this reading “IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.”

HOLD OF verb + particle

In this reading “IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/

plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

BETWEENprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

BITnounUS /bɪt/

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

Blandford

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

BRATnounUS /bræt/

a very troublesome child

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/

a rapid active commotion

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

capsnounUS /kæps/

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/

greatly pleased

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

fashionables

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

hatsnounUS /hæts/

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

headsnounUS /hedz/

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

highwaymannoun

a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

HOLDverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

hostnounUS /hoʊst/

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

intrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːsɪv/

tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

KEEPSnounUS /kiːps/

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

lucrativeadjectiveUS /ˈluːkrətɪv/

producing a sizeable profit

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

MADadjectiveUS /mæd/

roused to anger

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

MISSverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

modishadjective

in the current fashion or style

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

night'snounUS /naɪts/

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

PAMELA

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From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

POUNCEverbUS /paʊns/

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

rareadjectiveUS /rer/

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

REINSnounUS /reɪnz/

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

RoyaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/

chosen in preference to another

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/

continuously varying

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/

emotionally aroused

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading She could take care of herself, and had no fear, either of the rare highwayman, or of the intrusive gallant.

TAKESnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

TEETHnounUS /tiːθ/

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

temptverbUS /tempt/

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

toques

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From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

Weymouth

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS The first stage between Weymouth and London brought Miss Pamela Pounce to Blandford where she intended to pass the night.

whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading She had spent an agreeable and lucrative week at Weymouth, whither the presence of Royalty had brought a host of fashionables, and where it had been easy for her to dispose of all the modish hats and heads, caps and toques which she had selected to tempt holiday appetites.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a light conscience and heavy pockets, therefore, Pamela was setting off for London in finest spirits.

zestnounUS /zest/

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading She had brought more than her usual zest to this journey who always enjoyed travelling to the full; the movement, the change of scene, the bustle at arrival and departure, the choice of the night’s lodging, the chance adventure, the shifting company, all stimulated, interested, delighted her.

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