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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
(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 Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.]
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
a long fixed look
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
a quick look
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
HARPER'SnounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.]
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.]
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
not any; not one
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.]
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.]
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
PARISIANadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.]
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
possessing material wealth
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
SWISSnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
unsophisticatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
not wise in the ways of the world
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
at the time that
From this reading _VII.--A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE._ The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment.
which person or people
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.]
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames--all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth.
