Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

how long something has existed

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

(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 They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

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

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

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

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

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

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

having unsuitable feminine qualities

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

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From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

gotten under control

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

drive away by hitting with one's ball

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

a young female

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

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

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

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

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

provided with artificial light

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

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

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

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

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

a narrow way or road

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

of very great significance

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

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

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

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From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

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From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

express in words

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

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

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

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

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

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 Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Decorated by illustrations of fairy tales on the walls, it was altogether a delightful room; made for all a child could want.

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

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

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

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

at the time that

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"

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

From this reading It contained a magnificent dolls' house fitted up with Louis Quinze furniture and illuminated with real electric light; a miniature motor car in which two small people could drive themselves with authentic petrol round and round the polished floor; a mechanical rocking-horse; a miniature billiard-table and croquet set; a gramophone; cricket on the hearth, roller-skates; a pianola, and countless other luxuries.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This momentous question was asked of Clifford with the liveliest interest by Cissy Pickering, a remarkably pretty little girl of about his own age.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading They were in the gigantic and gorgeous apartment set apart as a playroom for the young Pickerings in Hamilton Place, Park Lane, and arranged partly as a gymnasium--it had all the necessities--partly as a schoolroom.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading PRIVATE FIREWORKS AT THE PICKERINGS' "I say, Clifford, when is your birthday?"