Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

later than; following

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

(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 The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

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

From this reading This interest was as unlike Mrs. Mumpson's curiosity as she was unlike the widow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

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From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading This interest was as unlike Mrs. Mumpson's curiosity as she was unlike the widow.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

past form of “enfeeble” — make weak

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

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

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This interest was as unlike Mrs. Mumpson's curiosity as she was unlike the widow.

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From this reading This interest was as unlike Mrs. Mumpson's curiosity as she was unlike the widow.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

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

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

a small storeroom for storing foods or wines

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

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

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

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

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

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

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

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

From this reading This interest was as unlike Mrs. Mumpson's curiosity as she was unlike the widow.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading This interest was as unlike Mrs. Mumpson's curiosity as she was unlike the widow.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

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

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

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

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.

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

From this reading The genial warmth of the fire was grateful to her chilled and enfeebled frame; the homely kitchen, with its dresser of china ware, its tin closet and pantry, the doors of which old Jonathan had left open, manlike, after helping himself "bount'fully," all suggested more comfort to this pallid bride, sitting there alone, than wealth of ornament in elegant apartments has brought to many others.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading This interest was as unlike Mrs. Mumpson's curiosity as she was unlike the widow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At Home Alida was not so cold, weary, and almost faint but that she looked around the old kitchen with the strongest interest.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There are some blessed natures in the world that in doing the best for themselves do the best that is possible for others.

but in spite of that

From this reading It is true the thought of self was prominent, yet hers were not selfish thoughts.