used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
alloyedadjective
(used of metals) debased by mixture with an inferior element
From this reading But his pleasure was mingled with thoughtfulness, and alloyed by meditating and contriving.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
in addition
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his pleasure was mingled with thoughtfulness, and alloyed by meditating and contriving.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
contriving
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From this reading But his pleasure was mingled with thoughtfulness, and alloyed by meditating and contriving.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
divisible by two
From this reading The young lady was joyful even to tears.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his pleasure was mingled with thoughtfulness, and alloyed by meditating and contriving.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading The young lady was joyful even to tears.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The young lady was joyful even to tears.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
engage in
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading But his pleasure was mingled with thoughtfulness, and alloyed by meditating and contriving.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading But his pleasure was mingled with thoughtfulness, and alloyed by meditating and contriving.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
absolutely essential
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
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 It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But his pleasure was mingled with thoughtfulness, and alloyed by meditating and contriving.
prating
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From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
Spoonbillnoun
wading birds having a long flat bill with a tip like a spoon
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
Spoonbill's
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From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The young lady was joyful even to tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But his pleasure was mingled with thoughtfulness, and alloyed by meditating and contriving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
ungovernedadjective
not restrained or controlled
From this reading Hers was a joy of such intoxicating and almost bewildering nature, that it became necessary for her to exercise some restraint over herself, lest she should make herself ridiculous by ungoverned prating.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
at the time that
From this reading It was a very fine morning when Lord Spoonbill's gig was brought to the door to convey Penelope to London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was also pleased with the commission which he had given to himself, to conduct the young lady to town.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young lady was joyful even to tears.
