Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

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

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

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

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

a movement into or inward

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

in tiny pieces

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

provided with a frame

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

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

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

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

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

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

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

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

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

provided with artificial light

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

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

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

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 Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

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

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

plural of “sconce” — a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

government free from external control

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

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

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

a resident of Venice

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

precisely as stated

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Many choice paintings looked down at us from the sides, richly framed, and fitting into recesses in the panelled walls.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A SUPPER PARTY My first thought on entering the supper-room was one of amazement.

made of or covered with wax

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

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

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

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

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole was lit with a long line of waxen candles in silver sconces, which disputed the sovereignty with the departing daylight.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The owner of the house, whom I had taken to be a man of simple tastes, here proved himself to be a very Caliph for magnificence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The floor was laid with bright-dyed rugs and carpets of Venetian stuff, and the chairs and couches were of finely carven wood.