Chapter III

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

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

(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 Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

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

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

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

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

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

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

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From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "ONE OF THE BEST THINGS LEFT."

plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

with awareness

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

divisible by two

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

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

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

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

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

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

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

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From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

the principal theme in a speech or literary work

From this reading Simplicity was the keynote of the whole.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "ONE OF THE BEST THINGS LEFT."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

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From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "ONE OF THE BEST THINGS LEFT."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "ONE OF THE BEST THINGS LEFT."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

manifest or bring back

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

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From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Simplicity was the keynote of the whole.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

walk heavily

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

the environmental condition

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

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

From this reading "ONE OF THE BEST THINGS LEFT."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

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

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "ONE OF THE BEST THINGS LEFT."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

without awareness

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

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

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

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 Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

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

From this reading Simplicity was the keynote of the whole.

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

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

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

From this reading The chambers in Jermyn Street occupied by Rupert Mernside, had a character which seemed to reflect their owner.

which person or people

From this reading Perhaps all rooms in a more or less degree are reflections of those who live in them: human beings, whether consciously or unconsciously, stamp their personalities upon their surroundings, and create their distinctive atmospheres, even in hired lodgings.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Simplicity was the keynote of the whole.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rupert's rooms, filled as they were with the furniture he had from time to time picked up, the walls hung with pictures his fastidious taste had chosen, the bookcases filled with his own special collection of books, were, to those with eyes to see, a mirror of their master's nature.