used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room in question had passed this stage and reached the shabbiness eloquent of poverty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading The room in question had passed this stage and reached the shabbiness eloquent of poverty.
endearingadjectiveUS /enˈdiːrɪŋ/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The paper on the walls was faded, and stained from a leak in the roof.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The paper on the walls was faded, and stained from a leak in the roof.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
https
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From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
indiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading The paper on the walls was faded, and stained from a leak in the roof.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
many-windowed
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From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The paper on the walls was faded, and stained from a leak in the roof.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The paper on the walls was faded, and stained from a leak in the roof.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The room in question had passed this stage and reached the shabbiness eloquent of poverty.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading The room in question had passed this stage and reached the shabbiness eloquent of poverty.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The room in question had passed this stage and reached the shabbiness eloquent of poverty.
on the contrary
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The room in question had passed this stage and reached the shabbiness eloquent of poverty.
repayingverbUS /riˈpeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The paper on the walls was faded, and stained from a leak in the roof.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
shabbinessnoun
a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The room in question had passed this stage and reached the shabbiness eloquent of poverty.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading The paper on the walls was faded, and stained from a leak in the roof.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The room in question had passed this stage and reached the shabbiness eloquent of poverty.
thumbedadjectiveUS /θʌmd/
(of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning
From this reading In rooms much lived in, a rather endearing shabbiness is a familiar characteristic, suggestive, like a thumbed book, of homely comfort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
uninvitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading The spring sunshine had taken possession of the big, many-windowed room, repaying the hospitality as other uninvited guests have been known to do, by its indiscreet revelations.
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 paper on the walls was faded, and stained from a leak in the roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See https:// It was too early in the season for lowered shades or closed shutters.
