Chapter XVII

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

(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 carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

being joined in close association

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 'Lot 20' was the chair which had been Helen's chair for years--the one poor Robert had kissed.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading 'Lot 20' was the chair which had been Helen's chair for years--the one poor Robert had kissed.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'Lot 20' was the chair which had been Helen's chair for years--the one poor Robert had kissed.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading 'Lot 20' was the chair which had been Helen's chair for years--the one poor Robert had kissed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

in utter disorder

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading 'Lot 20' was the chair which had been Helen's chair for years--the one poor Robert had kissed.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

immediately past

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'Lot 20' was the chair which had been Helen's chair for years--the one poor Robert had kissed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

above and across; more than

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

coated with paint

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

commodities offered for sale

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading 'Lot 20' was the chair which had been Helen's chair for years--the one poor Robert had kissed.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

past form of “ticket” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

moved around an axis or center

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The carpets were half taken up and laid in rolls along the floor, the chairs piled together, the costly, pretty furniture, so carefully chosen, the things which belonged to the painter's early life, and those which were the product of poor Drummond's wealth, all removed and jumbled together, and ticketed 'Lot 16,' 'Lot 20.'

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The pretty house in St Mary's Road--what a change had come upon it!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a great painted board in front describing the desirable residence, with studio attached, which was to be let.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If she had known that, she would have spent her last shilling to buy it back out of the rude hands that turned it over.

a late time of life

From this reading 'Lot 20' was the chair which had been Helen's chair for years--the one poor Robert had kissed.