used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
(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 Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
completely unclothed
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
dressing-table
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From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
estrangementnounUS /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
separation resulting from hostility
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
at any time
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
apart from; not including
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
set up or found
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
engage in
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
microbesnounUS /ˈmaɪkroʊbz/
plural of “microbe” — a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
pardonableadjective
admitting of being pardoned
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
Rosalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
squealverbUS /skwiːl/
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it was not the wardrobe that attracted her attention so much as the mirror set full length in its middle door—a mirror larger than she had ever seen before or dreamt about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead of the little bedroom, bare of carpet, and devoid of all furniture, except the poorest and the simplest, she found herself in one that was really palatial.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The bed had deep hangings of red silk, and she was not up to date enough to tear them down as breeding microbes and all things unhealthy.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
washstandnoun
furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: “wash-hand stand” is a British term
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
at the time that
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Rosalie awoke next morning, it was with a pardonable sense of bewilderment and estrangement.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Then by degrees, her eyes travelling beyond the bed, she gradually became acquainted with the other things within the room, washstand, dressing-table, sofa, chairs; and here Rosalie gave a squeal of delight, and jumped out of bed, for there opposite was a wardrobe, as respectable as carved black oak could make it.
