Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

in the past

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

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

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

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From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

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

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

causing inconvenience

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

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

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

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

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

in tiny pieces

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

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

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

respectful deference

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

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

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

not any; not one

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

above and across; more than

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

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

From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

the season of growth

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

make square

From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

successive (without a break)

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)

From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

sweep across or over

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

feeling self-importance

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

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

From this reading The Anstices' house stood on the sunny side of Stuyvesant Square.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

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

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

up to a particular time

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

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

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

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

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Its red-brick front swelled outward, not in the awkward proportions of the modern bay-window, which suggests some uncomfortable protuberance; but with a gracious sweep from the front door to the limits of the next property.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading In front ran a balcony with a finely wrought iron balustrade, over which clambered a wistaria vine hung with purple clusters in the spring, and green with foliage throughout the summer.

a late time of life

From this reading It belonged to the type common in the lower part of the city fifty years ago,--a type borrowed from Beacon Street, as Miss Standish was fond of pointing out, and never improved upon for comfort.

an affirmative

From this reading YES OR NO "A man's homage may be delightful until he asks straight for love, by which a woman renders homage."