used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
(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 Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
apple-green
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From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
arm-chairs
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From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
auction-room
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From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
make calm or still
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
coveringsnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋz/
plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
dean'snounUS /diːnz/
possessive form of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
defacedverbUS /dɪˈfeɪst/
past form of “deface” — mar or spoil the appearance of
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
the act of departing
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
footmen
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From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
house-maids
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From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
how
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From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
on one occasion
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
ridiculouslyadverbUS /rəˈdɪkjələsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
for a short time
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
sick-room
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From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
without speaking
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
in the near future
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
a just detectable amount
From this reading Perhaps the old lady feared he might detect in her glance some trace of annoyance, and that must not be.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
unfavourableadjective
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
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 simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon after the departure of the Frau President and her friend, footmen and house-maids arrived from the villa, bringing all sorts of cushions, coverings, and furniture, which were noiselessly transferred to the sick-room.
which person or people
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Her eyes never once encountered those of the doctor, who stood, with folded arms, at a window, silently watching the alterations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a change of countenance, with all her own calm gentleness of manner, the dean’s widow removed her despised belongings.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The simple but cosy apartment shortly wore the air of an auction-room: an embroidered screen before the shabby black stove, the gorgeous toilette set, shining apple-green satin arm-chairs,—how ridiculously unsuitable, as if blown hither by some unfavourable wind, they all looked within the faded, defaced walls!
