used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
(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 The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
on or to one side
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
the act of breaking something
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
calicoadjectiveUS /ˈkæləkoʊ/
made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
CupidsnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪdz/
plural of “cupid” — (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
one or the other of two
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
flesh-colouredadjective
having a bright red or pinkish color
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
moving swiftly
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
medallionsnounUS /məˈdæljənz/
plural of “medallion” — any of various large ancient Greek coins
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
on one occasion
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
coated with paint
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
piersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
saucilyadverb
in an impudent or impertinent manner
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
scrollsnounUS /skroʊlz/
plural of “scroll” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
sky-bluenoun
a light shade of blue
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
softestadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːftəst/
superlative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
in the direction of
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
upholsterynounUS /əˈpoʊlstəri/
covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
wainscotingnoun
a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)
From this reading The wainscoting with oval panels, the folding doors, the rounded ceiling (once sky-blue and framed with scrolls, medallions, and bows of flesh-coloured ribbons), had all faded to the softest grey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Opposite the windows the large alcove opened beneath banks of clouds which plaster Cupids drew aside, leaning over, and peeping saucily towards the bed.
a Caucasian
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
belonging to which person
From this reading On the piers above the doors on either side of the alcove were faded paintings still displaying the rosy flesh of flying Cupids, whose games it was now impossible to follow.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading I Through calico curtains, carefully drawn across the two large windows, a pale white light like that of breaking day filtered into the room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It was a lofty and spacious room, fitted up with old Louis XV. furniture, the woodwork painted white, the upholstery showing a pattern of red flowers on a leafy ground.
