used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
a small house with a single story
From this reading SEA-SIDE COTTAGE DECORATION.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
DECORATIONnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading SEA-SIDE COTTAGE DECORATION.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
to come or go into
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
how
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From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
engage in
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
not any; not one
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
sea-shore
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From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
SEA-SIDE
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From this reading SEA-SIDE COTTAGE DECORATION.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
and nothing more
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIMPLY to enter a house is enough to start some people to planning how it can, might, or should be decorated.
uncomeliness
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From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The ordinary cottage at the sea-shore is a boon to such natures, for it is peculiarly well adapted to amateur decoration.
which person or people
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The love of beauty seems to be inherent in the feminine character, and it is the nature of most girls to make their surroundings as beautiful as circumstances will permit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Those who have taste and ability for decoration can see no barren or homely room without being seized with the desire to banish its uncomeliness, and substitute grace and beauty in its stead.
