Chapter I

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

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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “Pawned,” “The Night Operator,” “The Adventures of Jimmie Dale,” “The Wire Devils,” etc.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

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

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

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

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

the formal act of approving

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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

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

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “Pawned,” “The Night Operator,” “The Adventures of Jimmie Dale,” “The Wire Devils,” etc.

a line of approach

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

present

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

plural of “bookshelf” — a shelf on which to keep books

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

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an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “Pawned,” “The Night Operator,” “The Adventures of Jimmie Dale,” “The Wire Devils,” etc.

absence of light or illumination

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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading AUTHOR OF “Pawned,” “The Night Operator,” “The Adventures of Jimmie Dale,” “The Wire Devils,” etc.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

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From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF “Pawned,” “The Night Operator,” “The Adventures of Jimmie Dale,” “The Wire Devils,” etc.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

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

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

an imperfection in an object or machine

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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set up or found

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

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

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

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

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

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inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

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

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having intervening factors or persons or influences

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

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attractive and tempting

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

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From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

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From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

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unhurried and relaxed

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

used to say something is possible but not certain

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AUTHOR OF “Pawned,” “The Night Operator,” “The Adventures of Jimmie Dale,” “The Wire Devils,” etc.

not any; not one

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF “Pawned,” “The Night Operator,” “The Adventures of Jimmie Dale,” “The Wire Devils,” etc.

and nothing more

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

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denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

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a gaudy outward display

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

above and across; more than

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

relating to or being a palace

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

past form of “pawn” — leave as a guarantee in return for money

From this reading AUTHOR OF “Pawned,” “The Night Operator,” “The Adventures of Jimmie Dale,” “The Wire Devils,” etc.

past form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

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From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

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

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

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plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

make steady

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of the kind already mentioned

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To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “Pawned,” “The Night Operator,” “The Adventures of Jimmie Dale,” “The Wire Devils,” etc.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

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

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

inflected form of “typify” — embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

a formal word for “on”

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the topmost one of two

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

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 The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

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

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

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

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

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

From this reading Billy Kane paused for an instant in the doorway of the room before him, as his dark, steady eyes travelled over the appointments in a sort of measured approval such as a connoisseur who knew his art might bestow upon a canvas in which he found no flaw.

which person or people

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having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

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 The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

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in the company of; together with

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There was luxury here, and wealth; but it was luxury without ostentation, and wealth that typified only good taste and refinement.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The indirect lighting fell soft and mellow upon the priceless Oriental rug, the massive desk of dark, carved wood, the wide, inviting leather-upholstered chairs, the heavy portières that filled the window spaces and hung before the doors, the bookshelves that lined the walls almost ceiling high and that were of the same dark, polished wood as the desk and chairs.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The apartment was quite in keeping with everything else that pertained to the palatial residence in that upper Fifth Avenue section of New York.