used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
any thing at all
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
Brooke'snounUS /brʊks/
possessive form of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
cheerful-looking
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From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
consulting-room
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From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
drawing-room
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From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
ETHEL
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From this reading ETHEL REMONSTRATES.
Ethel's
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From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
at any time
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
Kenyons
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From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
Maurice's
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From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
noveltiesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəltiz/
plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
by chance
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
REMONSTRATES
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From this reading ETHEL REMONSTRATES.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
in the near future
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was fond of novelties, and introduced the latest fashions in draperies or china or screens as soon as she could get hold of them; and the result was occasionally incongruous, though always bright and cheerful-looking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
on a floor above
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
precisely as stated
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
in or at the place that
From this reading Maurice's consulting-room and dining-room corresponded, perhaps, to Mr. Brooke's dining-room and study: it was upstairs where the difference showed itself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house in which the Kenyons resided was built on the same pattern as Mr. Brooke's, but it was in some respects very unlike Mr. Brooke's place of residence.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Ethel's drawing-room was like herself--a little whimsical, a little bizarre; pretty, withal, and original, and somewhat unlike anything one had ever seen before.
