Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

anew

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

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

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading IRENE'S ILLNESS "Do you see any change, Hiram?"

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

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

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

the material of which belts are made

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "None for the better."

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading IRENE'S ILLNESS "Do you see any change, Hiram?"

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IRENE'S ILLNESS "Do you see any change, Hiram?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

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From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "None for the better."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

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

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

a female heir

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

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

From this reading IRENE'S ILLNESS "Do you see any change, Hiram?"

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

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

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

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading IRENE'S ILLNESS "Do you see any change, Hiram?"

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

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

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

From this reading IRENE'S ILLNESS "Do you see any change, Hiram?"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

past form of “loop” — move in loops

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

not one, and not any

From this reading "None for the better."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

above and across; more than

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

marked by the use of various kinds of red makeup

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IRENE'S ILLNESS "Do you see any change, Hiram?"

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

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

From this reading "None for the better."

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

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

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

having come into contact

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

under normal conditions

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Mr. Huntingdon dropped his head upon his hand again, and Dr. Arnold resumed his slow walk up and down the carpet.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

in or at the place that

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fever rouged the polished cheeks usually pure as alabaster, and touched the parted lips with deeper scarlet, lending a brilliant and almost unearthly beauty to the sculptured features.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The blue damask curtains had been looped back from the western window, and the broad band of yellow belting in the sky threw a mellow light over the bed where lay the unconscious heiress of the grand old Hill.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IRENE'S ILLNESS "Do you see any change, Hiram?"