Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

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

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

any thing at all

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

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

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

having a base

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

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

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

gotten under control

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

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

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

divisible by two

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

plural of “flutter” — the act of moving back and forth

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

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

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

attractive and tempting

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

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

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

in motion

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

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

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

a strong liking

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

past form of “price” — determine the price of

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

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

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

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

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

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

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

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

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

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

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

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

From this reading "What's that?

in or at the place that

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Aubrey says that "moving in goes it one better," but his preference is based on the solid satisfaction he takes in putting in two shelves where one grew before and in providing towel-racks and closet-hooks wherever there is an inviting wall-space for them.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading But to me, even the list I made out and changed and figured on and priced before I made a single purchase was full of possibilities, and contained wild flutters of excitement on account of certain innovations I wished to try.

but in spite of that

From this reading THEORIES If there is anything more delightful than to furnish one's first home, I have yet to discover it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Aubrey," I said one evening as the Angel sat reading Draper's "Intellectual Development of Europe," "have you any pet theories?"