used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
Armand
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From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The old man's attention was attracted to this painting.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The old man's attention was attracted to this painting.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do I see?" he shouted.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
a social unit living together
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What do I see?" he shouted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
held dear
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man's attention was attracted to this painting.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man's attention was attracted to this painting.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The old man's attention was attracted to this painting.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "What do I see?" he shouted.
Seld
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From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "What do I see?" he shouted.
be seated
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
Vollmar
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From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REVELATION Armand Seld was now able to go about the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do I see?" he shouted.
in or at the place that
From this reading The first room that he entered, after his tedious stay in his own darkened bedroom, was the dining-room, where the family loved best to sit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls of this room were graced by the pictures of the Vollmar ancestors, together with a landscape by a famous master.
