used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
in addition
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
completely unclothed
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How much would it be wise to undertake?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
creationsnounUS /kriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “creation” — the human act of creating
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading DIFFERENT SHADES.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
How
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From this reading How much would it be wise to undertake?
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
immediately past
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
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 THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
Louise
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From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much would it be wise to undertake?
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
SHADESnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading DIFFERENT SHADES.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
make square
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading How much would it be wise to undertake?
ungainlyadjectiveUS /ənˈɡeɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
wall-paper
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From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several things that she felt sure she could do to brighten it, but the question turned on expediency.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
which person or people
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
window-shades
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From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading How much would it be wise to undertake?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a curious fact that the people who, from choice or necessity, have contented themselves with paper window-shades, have also been the people fated to choose for these ungainly creations colours that would fight with the shades of carpet and wall-paper.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THAT front room was square and bare; at least that last word expresses the impression which it made upon Louise as she stood surveying it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How much would it be wise to undertake?
