Chapter V

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The piano cut across a corner, and had its back draped.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The piano cut across a corner, and had its back draped.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits

From this reading The brackets were fixed on the wall and upheld Kaga plates.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

in an all-inclusive manner

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The piano cut across a corner, and had its back draped.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

characterized by great determination

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The piano cut across a corner, and had its back draped.

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From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

opinion or judgment

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The brackets were fixed on the wall and upheld Kaga plates.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The piano cut across a corner, and had its back draped.

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

From this reading The brackets were fixed on the wall and upheld Kaga plates.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

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

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

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

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

coated with paint

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

undergarment worn under a skirt

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading The piano cut across a corner, and had its back draped.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading The brackets were fixed on the wall and upheld Kaga plates.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

with speed

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

people who have retreated

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

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

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mandarin’s petticoat, that had cost a great deal, nearly covered the green chair, and the green sofa was piled with cushions.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading The brackets were fixed on the wall and upheld Kaga plates.

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 brackets were fixed on the wall and upheld Kaga plates.

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

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

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

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

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.

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

From this reading WHEN the purchases from the Oriental department were finally arranged, Pamela retreated to the door of the keeping-room--the drawing-room as she had privately determined to call it--and shut her eyes; then, opening them quickly and glancing comprehensively round, she tried to imagine what the effect of the room would be on a stranger.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The round walnut table was pushed into a corner and covered with a red and yellow cloth, on which storks were painted.