Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

plural of “alcove” — a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

(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 When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

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

From this reading "Do you know, it seems to me, Mr. West, that you are the most enviable of mortals."

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

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

for a short time

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

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

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

for the reason that

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you know, it seems to me, Mr. West, that you are the most enviable of mortals."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

causing envy

From this reading "Do you know, it seems to me, Mr. West, that you are the most enviable of mortals."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

ten 10s

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

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

From this reading "I should like to know just why," I replied.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

a formal or official examination

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

and nothing more

From this reading "I should like to know just why," I replied.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Do you know, it seems to me, Mr. West, that you are the most enviable of mortals."

immediately past

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

go away from a place

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

a room where books are kept

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I should like to know just why," I replied.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading "Do you know, it seems to me, Mr. West, that you are the most enviable of mortals."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Do you know, it seems to me, Mr. West, that you are the most enviable of mortals."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Do you know, it seems to me, Mr. West, that you are the most enviable of mortals."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I should like to know just why," I replied.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

only a very short time before

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Do you know, it seems to me, Mr. West, that you are the most enviable of mortals."

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

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I should like to know just why," I replied.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

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

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "You will have so much of the most absorbing literature to read as to leave you scarcely time for meals these five years to come.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "Do you know, it seems to me, Mr. West, that you are the most enviable of mortals."

at the time that

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

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

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I should like to know just why," I replied.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.

a late time of life

From this reading "Because the books of the last hundred years will be new to you," she answered.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When, in the course of our tour of inspection, we came to the library, we succumbed to the temptation of the luxurious leather chairs with which it was furnished, and sat down in one of the book-lined alcoves to rest and chat awhile.[3] "Edith tells me that you have been in the library all the morning," said Mrs. Leete.