Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

(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 It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Early as she was, the stairway and the rooms beyond seemed already thronged.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

travel up

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Early as she was, the stairway and the rooms beyond seemed already thronged.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

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From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early as she was, the stairway and the rooms beyond seemed already thronged.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

one or the other of two

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

divisible by two

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

at any time

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

the organ of sight

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

set up or found

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

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

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

a woman host

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

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

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

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

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

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 Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

extremely well

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

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

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

most frequent or common

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Early as she was, the stairway and the rooms beyond seemed already thronged.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Early as she was, the stairway and the rooms beyond seemed already thronged.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Splendid menials in gorgeous livery, crimson the predominant colour, stood on each step at either side of the stair.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Early as she was, the stairway and the rooms beyond seemed already thronged.

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

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

at the time that

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

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

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Such was the case with Jennie as she left her carriage, walked along the strip of carpet which lay across the pavement under a canopy, and entered the great hall of the Duke of Chiselhurst’s town house, one of the huge palaces of Western London.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Nothing so resplendent had she ever witnessed, or even imagined, as the scene which met her eye when she found herself about to ascend the broad stairway at the top of which the hostess stood to receive her distinguished guests.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It is said that a woman magnificently robed is superior to all earthly tribulations.