used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And your sitting-room nigh as skimping.
in or near a particular place or position
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completely unclothed
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bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
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a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
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on the far side of; further than
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plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
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a small piece or quantity of something
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Bound written or printed works.
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bookshelfnounUS /ˈbʊkʃelf/
a shelf on which to keep books
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carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
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chintz-covered
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a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
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dearly loved
From this reading “I’ll try, my dear.
dearynounUS /ˈdɪri/
a special loved one
From this reading Eh! deary me!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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Eh
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From this reading Eh! deary me!
one or the other of two
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all things; all of a situation
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to or in any or all places
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start firing a weapon
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plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
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gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
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death of a person
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
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plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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I'll
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From this reading “I’ll try, my dear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a narrow way or road
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prefer or wish to do something
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eh! deary me!
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’ll try, my dear.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading And your sitting-room nigh as skimping.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though to see you in this bare, plainly-furnished room, with scarce a bit of comfort in it beyond the fire in the grate, and not a stick of furniture beyond the bed and the wardrobe, and washstand and bath, and the chintz-covered armchair you’re sitting in, and a bookshelf of grave books, scalds my heart--that it do!
Oakenwode
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
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paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
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a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
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plainly-furnished
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a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
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not move; be in a resting position
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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scaldsnounUS /skɔːldz/
plural of “scald” — a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
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only a very short time before
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
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sitting-room
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From this reading And your sitting-room nigh as skimping.
skimpingverbUS /ˈskɪmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “skimp” — work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
From this reading And your sitting-room nigh as skimping.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When either at Wraye Rest or at Oakenwode, or at the house in Park Lane, you have everything beautiful about you, as you ought; with paintings and statues and music, and carpets like velvet for you to tread upon, and flowers everywhere for you that love them so to take pleasure in them, and your dogs and horses, and cats and birds!...
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
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put, fix, force, or implant
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carry out
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When either at Wraye Rest or at Oakenwode, or at the house in Park Lane, you have everything beautiful about you, as you ought; with paintings and statues and music, and carpets like velvet for you to tread upon, and flowers everywhere for you that love them so to take pleasure in them, and your dogs and horses, and cats and birds!...
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though to see you in this bare, plainly-furnished room, with scarce a bit of comfort in it beyond the fire in the grate, and not a stick of furniture beyond the bed and the wardrobe, and washstand and bath, and the chintz-covered armchair you’re sitting in, and a bookshelf of grave books, scalds my heart--that it do!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though to see you in this bare, plainly-furnished room, with scarce a bit of comfort in it beyond the fire in the grate, and not a stick of furniture beyond the bed and the wardrobe, and washstand and bath, and the chintz-covered armchair you’re sitting in, and a bookshelf of grave books, scalds my heart--that it do!
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
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make an effort or attempt
From this reading “I’ll try, my dear.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
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wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
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washstandnoun
furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: “wash-hand stand” is a British term
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at the time that
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in the company of; together with
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Wraye
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the person or people being spoken to
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you're
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And your sitting-room nigh as skimping.
