used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
brushesnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪz/
plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
disorderlyadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
undisciplined and unruly
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
inasmuch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
invitinglyadverb
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
Jenny'snounUS /ˈdʒeniz/
possessive form of “jenny” — United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
the literary culture
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
onionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
palettenounUS /ˈpælət/
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
pineapplenounUS /ˈpaɪnæpəl/
a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
sealing-wax
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
semicirclenoun
a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The fire blazed in the big fireplace and rippled in reflection about the sloping ceiling.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
not in physical motion
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
tea-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
tidinessnoun
the habit of being tidy
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
unansweredadjectiveUS /ˌʌˈnænsərd/
not returned in kind
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
undefeatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfiːtɪd/
victorious
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Beneath this semicircle of faded velvet lay onions and sealing-wax, palette, brushes, bits of cardboard, a mixture of knives and forks, a tin of pineapple still undefeated, many unanswered letters, a tweed overcoat, and other things that gave more to utility than beauty.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
precisely as stated
From this reading The studio, looking very cheerful for Jenny's birthday, had achieved a Sabbath tidiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chairs were set in a comfortable crescent round the tea-table, and looked as invitingly empty as the Venetian mirror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was, to be sure, a tidiness more apparent than real, inasmuch as it consisted of pushing every disorderly object into a corner and covering the accumulation with an old Spanish cope.
