Chapter II

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was, indeed, nothing ancient about the mansion but the mansion itself.

(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 Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading There was, indeed, nothing ancient about the mansion but the mansion itself.

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT MIDDLEMEADS.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

dearly loved

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was, indeed, nothing ancient about the mansion but the mansion itself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

something used to beautify

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

with efficiency; in an efficient manner

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

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From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

a social unit living together

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

of the highest quality

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading There was, indeed, nothing ancient about the mansion but the mansion itself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was, indeed, nothing ancient about the mansion but the mansion itself.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

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

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading There was, indeed, nothing ancient about the mansion but the mansion itself.

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 Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

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From this reading AT MIDDLEMEADS.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

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

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was, indeed, nothing ancient about the mansion but the mansion itself.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

any competition

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

the season of growth

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

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From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, indeed, nothing ancient about the mansion but the mansion itself.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

a craftsman who upholsters furniture

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.

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 Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

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

From this reading There was, indeed, nothing ancient about the mansion but the mansion itself.

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

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

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

From this reading Cultivated taste and the tender sentiment which finds delightful occupation in preparing a house for a beloved object had not been called into operation in the arrangement and decoration of the abode to which Robert Streightley brought his bride in the early spring which succeeded their marriage.

belonging to which person

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Its family associations were all with those from whose keeping it had passed, and by the change had lost the subtle touch of dignity which lingers about a residence within whose walls many lines of the same race have begun and ended.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading These motive powers had, however, been efficiently replaced by the care and experience of a first-rate London upholsterer; and a more refined and _exigeant_ taste than that of the young mistress of Middlemeads might have pronounced a favourable judgment upon the result.