used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To add to all this, oranges in confusion were strewn broadcast upon the floor.
(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 To add to all this, oranges in confusion were strewn broadcast upon the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
broadcastverbUS /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
From this reading To add to all this, oranges in confusion were strewn broadcast upon the floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
Castlemaine's
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From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading To add to all this, oranges in confusion were strewn broadcast upon the floor.
emanating from God
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
one or the other of two
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
divisible by two
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading To add to all this, oranges in confusion were strewn broadcast upon the floor.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
greenroomnoun
a backstage room in a theater where performers rest or have visitors
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
irregularitynounUS /ˌɪreɡjəˈlerəti/
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
staying power
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
not one, and not any
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
and nothing more
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading To add to all this, oranges in confusion were strewn broadcast upon the floor.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
not in physical motion
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading To add to all this, oranges in confusion were strewn broadcast upon the floor.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To add to all this, oranges in confusion were strewn broadcast upon the floor.
propel through the air
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The table, it is true, still stood on its four oaken legs; but even it was well awry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chairs were scattered here and there, some resting upon their backs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its furniture, which was none too regular at best, either in carving or arrangement, had the irregularity which comes only with a tempest, human or divine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _He took them from Castlemaine's hand to throw to you._ The greenroom seemed like some old forest rent by a storm.
