used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
in addition
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
Cato
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From this reading Lord Spoonbill was not like Cato.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
Darnley
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From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
immediately past
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was not like Cato.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was not like Cato.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
engage in
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
make reference to
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
not any; not one
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was not like Cato.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
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 He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
Spoonbillnoun
wading birds having a long flat bill with a tip like a spoon
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was not like Cato.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There also occurred to his mind the thought that it was possible for Mr Darnley to make a journey to London for a personal explanation, if the letter to Mr Primrose should not be answered.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For history records of the latter that he preferred being good to seeming so: Lord Spoonbill had no great objection to being a rogue, but did not like to be thought one.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Spoonbill was not like Cato.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was therefore not very pleasant for him to be placed in that dilemma, of which we made mention in the last chapter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw, or at least had good reason to think that he saw, that Mr Darnley was bent on renewing the acquaintance with Miss Primrose; and he also feared that Penelope had not sufficiently forgotten her first lover.
