Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

(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 That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The maid came from the dressing-room.

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

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

a period of 100 years

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

rid of obstructions

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

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From this reading The maid came from the dressing-room.

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From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The maid came from the dressing-room.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

coins made of gold

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

an event that happens

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

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

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

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

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

not complete or total; not completed

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

adorned by inlays

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

immediately past

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

a female domestic

From this reading The maid came from the dressing-room.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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From this reading "Merat!"

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

of very great significance

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

the quality of being significant

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

be standing; be upright

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

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From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading But his reading of her horoscope had been incomplete, or else he had failed to understand the answers.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

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 That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

in or at the place that

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

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

From this reading For the last few days he had been engaged in prediction, and last night he had been visited by dreams, the significance of which he could not doubt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.

but in spite of that

From this reading That he was a momentous event in her life seemed clear, yet all the signs were set against their marriage; but what was happening had been revealed--that he should stand with her in a room where the carpet was blue, and they were there; that the furniture should be of last century, and he examined the cabinets in the corners, which were satinwood inlaid with delicate traceries, and on the walls were many mirrors and gold and mahogany frames.