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 THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

later than; following

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

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

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

a collection of resources

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

in a delicate manner

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

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

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

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

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

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

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

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

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

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

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

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

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

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

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

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

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

held up in the air

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

with relatively high volume

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

a female domestic

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

in motion

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

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

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

without a sound

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

plural of “pedestal” — a support or foundation

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

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

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

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

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

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

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

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

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

past form of “tick” — make a clicking or ticking sound

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

past form of “tint” — color lightly

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

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

From this reading THE PRINCESS SUITE A House maid, some time later that night, moved noiselessly over the heavy rugs in the boudoir of the princess suite, next to armory hall on the second story of Strathorn House.

any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A clock ticked loudly on the mantel; she looked at it, around her at the shadows of two beautiful marbles on pedestals of malachite.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.

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

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

which person or people

From this reading After which she stood before it in the attitude of one who is waiting though not with stolid and undisturbed patience.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Glancing nervously about her from time to time, the woman trimmed a candle here and set another there; then lifted with ponderous brass tongs a few coals and placed them on the smoldering bed in the delicately tinted fireplace.

skill in an occupation or trade

From this reading Moving into the bedroom beyond, she took from a wardrobe of old French workmanship a rose dressing-gown; this, and a pair of slippers of like color she brought out and placed near the fire.