adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
Beaumanoir
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From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
chandeliersnounUS /ˌʃændəˈlɪz/
plural of “chandelier” — branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
cockneys
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From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
Coningsby
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From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
gala-house
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From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
interiorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriərz/
plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
pleasinglyadverbUS /ˈpliːzɪŋli/
in a pleasing manner
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
tastelessadjectiveUS /ˈteɪstləs/
lacking flavor
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
tawdryadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːdri/
tastelessly showy
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing could present a greater contrast than the respective interiors of Coningsby and Beaumanoir.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And truly there were manifold traces of hasty and temporary arrangement; new carpets and old hangings; old paint, new gilding; battalions of odd French chairs, squadrons of queer English tables; and large tasteless lamps and tawdry chandeliers, evidently true cockneys, and only taking the air by way of change.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There was, too, throughout the drawing-rooms an absence of all those minor articles of ornamental furniture that are the offering of taste to the home we love.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That air of habitual habitation, which so pleasingly distinguished the Duke’s family seat, was entirely wanting at Coningsby.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything, indeed, was vast and splendid; but it seemed rather a gala-house than a dwelling; as if the grand furniture and the grand servants had all come down express from town with the grand company, and were to disappear and to be dispersed at the same time.
