Chapter X

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

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “And I am Margaret Golinda--but you know that!

surprising greatly

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

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

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

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

From this reading “You are Mr. Wolcott, of course,” the woman said.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “And I am Margaret Golinda--but you know that!

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We have been hoping you would come to see us.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “You are Mr. Wolcott, of course,” the woman said.

the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

set up or found

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “And I am Margaret Golinda--but you know that!

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

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

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have been hoping you would come to see us.

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

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading We have been hoping you would come to see us.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “And I am Margaret Golinda--but you know that!

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

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

full of or producing joy

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “And I am Margaret Golinda--but you know that!

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

engage in

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “And I am Margaret Golinda--but you know that!

a particular point in time

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “You are Mr. Wolcott, of course,” the woman said.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

and nothing more

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

above and across; more than

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

plural of “partition” — a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

having the rafters especially having them visible

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

inflected form of “sag” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You are Mr. Wolcott, of course,” the woman said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We have been hoping you would come to see us.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

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

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading HE stumbled over the threshold and found himself in an amazing room.

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

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

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

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We have been hoping you would come to see us.

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 He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

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

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have been hoping you would come to see us.

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was to observe, later on, that two partitions had been knocked out to make three cubby-holes into a living room of pleasant dimensions, that the floor sagged and that the walls slanted, that the raftered ceiling was rough: at the moment he was aware only of a leaping, crackling fire on the hearth, of a Chinese wicker tea table drawn up before it with a wicker armchair on each side, and--beyond these joyful things--shelves of books, books, books, running along one entire end of the place; the gleam of good brass in the firelight; good prints on the walls.

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From this reading “You are Mr. Wolcott, of course,” the woman said.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “You are Mr. Wolcott, of course,” the woman said.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading We have been hoping you would come to see us.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are Mr. Wolcott, of course,” the woman said.