Chapter X

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

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

later than; following

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

(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 John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

capable of being applied; having relevance

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

for the reason that

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

(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 John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

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From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

an occurrence of something

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

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

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

a room used for dining

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

to an extreme degree

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

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

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

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

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

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

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

in like or similar manner

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

not any; not one

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

on one occasion

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

by chance

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

give an incentive for action

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

Identical; not different.

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

pleasing to the sense of taste

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

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From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

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

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

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

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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 painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

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

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

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

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

at the time that

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

which person or people

From this reading There was, however, no occasion for what she calls 'castin' up,' as the room looks exceedingly well, and we--that is, Betty and I--have complimented John Boyes, who likewise looks exceedingly well, not so much perhaps by reason of our commendation, but because his account was asked for and paid the day after the work was completed.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.

work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading John Boyes, to whom the question of wall-paper was referred, was of the opinion that the decorative scheme adopted by Mrs Black for her parlour was not exactly applicable or advisable in our case; so Betty at once deferred to his better judgment, but warned us, all the same, that if the work didn't turn out a success we were not to blame her.

skill in an occupation or trade

From this reading The painters have come and gone, and on the dining-room walls and woodwork they have left evidence of tasty, careful workmanship.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading I understand the general rule in the locality is to pay tradesmen's accounts once a year, and when I offered such prompt payment John was both surprised and perplexed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'I thocht, Mr Russell,' he said, 'that you were satisfied wi' the job;' and he placed his hat on Betty's kitchen dresser, fastened a button in his coat, and stood on the defensive.