aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the furniture was ugly, the spacious room had dignity and Mrs. Carson harmonized.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading Mrs. Carson was conservative and she refused to banish the early-Victorian walnut furniture.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
card-table
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From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Mrs. Carson was conservative and she refused to banish the early-Victorian walnut furniture.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading Mrs. Carson was conservative and she refused to banish the early-Victorian walnut furniture.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Although the furniture was ugly, the spacious room had dignity and Mrs. Carson harmonized.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
early-Victorian
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From this reading Mrs. Carson was conservative and she refused to banish the early-Victorian walnut furniture.
EXPERIMENTSnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Mrs. Carson was conservative and she refused to banish the early-Victorian walnut furniture.
GibbonsnounUS /ˈɡɪbɪnz/
plural of “gibbon” — English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
destroyed or killed
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
harmonizedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪzd/
involving or characterized by harmony
From this reading Although the furniture was ugly, the spacious room had dignity and Mrs. Carson harmonized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
JASPERnounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
set afire or burning
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
Netherhall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Mrs. Carson was conservative and she refused to banish the early-Victorian walnut furniture.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Although the furniture was ugly, the spacious room had dignity and Mrs. Carson harmonized.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Carson was conservative and she refused to banish the early-Victorian walnut furniture.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Although the furniture was ugly, the spacious room had dignity and Mrs. Carson harmonized.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading She claimed Gibbons carved the noble fireplace, but the plate glass carried across above the big grate did not altogether stop the smoke.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Although the furniture was ugly, the spacious room had dignity and Mrs. Carson harmonized.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading Mrs. Carson was conservative and she refused to banish the early-Victorian walnut furniture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JASPER EXPERIMENTS Dinner was over at Netherhall, and Mrs. Carson’s party had gone to the drawing-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tall brass pillars supported oil lamps; the piano and card-table were lighted by candles in old silver sticks.
