used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
Alvina
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From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
BEAUnounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
lacking funds
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Sometimes he would sit moping in a corner, with his head under his wing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sometimes he would sit moping in a corner, with his head under his wing.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes he would sit moping in a corner, with his head under his wing.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
mopingverbUS /ˈmoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “mope” — move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading Sometimes he would sit moping in a corner, with his head under his wing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
Pinnegar
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From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
be seated
From this reading Sometimes he would sit moping in a corner, with his head under his wing.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he would sit moping in a corner, with his head under his wing.
the season of growth
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
Throttle-Ha'penny
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From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
having come into contact
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
interact in a certain way
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sometimes he would sit moping in a corner, with his head under his wing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By this time James Houghton had a pathetic, childish look which touched the hearts of Alvina and Miss Pinnegar.
window-glass
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From this reading He was like a bird that has flown into a room and is exhausted, enfeebled by its attempts to fly through the false freedom of the window-glass.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Sometimes he would sit moping in a corner, with his head under his wing.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They began to treat him with a certain feminine indulgence, as he fluttered round, agitated and bewildered.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE BEAU Throttle-Ha’penny worked fitfully through the winter, and in the spring broke down.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes he would sit moping in a corner, with his head under his wing.
