used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
cabinetsnounUS /ˈkæbənəts/
plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
carvingsnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋz/
plural of “carving” — a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
increase twofold
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Sybil looked eagerly from the carriage window.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sybil looked eagerly from the carriage window.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
GUEST-CHAMBERS
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From this reading THE GUEST-CHAMBERS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
HOODnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
set afire or burning
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sybil looked eagerly from the carriage window.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sybil looked eagerly from the carriage window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUEST-CHAMBERS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The carriage drew up at the foot of a flight of stone steps, leading to the front entrance of the house.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The double oak doors stood wide open, showing the lighted hall and a group of people waiting.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Sybil looked eagerly from the carriage window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Deserted rooms of luxury and state, Which old magnificence had rudely furnished With pictures, cabinets of ancient date, And carvings, gilt and burnished,--HOOD.
