used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Aunt Loo was immensely rich, and the doll's house was almost as grandiose and massive as herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Loo was immensely rich, and the doll's house was almost as grandiose and massive as herself.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading "Replete with every modern convenience; sumptuous appointments."
arm-chairs
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From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aunt Loo was immensely rich, and the doll's house was almost as grandiose and massive as herself.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Loo was immensely rich, and the doll's house was almost as grandiose and massive as herself.
Auntynoun
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "With love to darling little Mill from Aunty Loo."
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading "Replete with every modern convenience; sumptuous appointments."
a special loved one
From this reading "With love to darling little Mill from Aunty Loo."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
doll'snounUS /dɑːlz/
possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Replete with every modern convenience; sumptuous appointments."
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "With love to darling little Mill from Aunty Loo."
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
grandioseadjectiveUS /ˌɡrændiˈoʊs/
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
From this reading Aunt Loo was immensely rich, and the doll's house was almost as grandiose and massive as herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Aunt Loo was immensely rich, and the doll's house was almost as grandiose and massive as herself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Aunt Loo was immensely rich, and the doll's house was almost as grandiose and massive as herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "With love to darling little Mill from Aunty Loo."
LoonounUS /luː/
a toilet in Britain
From this reading "With love to darling little Mill from Aunty Loo."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "With love to darling little Mill from Aunty Loo."
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Aunt Loo was immensely rich, and the doll's house was almost as grandiose and massive as herself.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading "With love to darling little Mill from Aunty Loo."
Millicent
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From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading "Replete with every modern convenience; sumptuous appointments."
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
paperedverbUS /ˈpeɪpərd/
past form of “paper” — cover with paper
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
RepleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading "Replete with every modern convenience; sumptuous appointments."
possessing material wealth
From this reading Aunt Loo was immensely rich, and the doll's house was almost as grandiose and massive as herself.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "With love to darling little Mill from Aunty Loo."
upstairadjective
on or of upper floors of a building
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
wardrobesnounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊbz/
plural of “wardrobe” — a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE most sumptuous present that Millicent received on her seventh birthday was a doll's house.
washstands
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From this reading It was divided into four rooms, each papered in a different colour and each furnished as was fitting: beds and washstands and wardrobes in the upstair rooms, arm-chairs and artificial plants below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With love to darling little Mill from Aunty Loo."
