Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

(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 An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

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

From this reading VEXATIONS AND CONSOLATIONS Ivy turned disconsolately from the window.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

plural of “consolation” — the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading VEXATIONS AND CONSOLATIONS Ivy turned disconsolately from the window.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

From this reading VEXATIONS AND CONSOLATIONS Ivy turned disconsolately from the window.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

an old word for “before”

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

divisible by two

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading VEXATIONS AND CONSOLATIONS Ivy turned disconsolately from the window.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

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From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

the act of departing

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a farewell remark

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

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

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

located, suited for, or taking place within a building

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading VEXATIONS AND CONSOLATIONS Ivy turned disconsolately from the window.

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From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

immediately past

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

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From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a particular point in time

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

clean or organized

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

above and across; more than

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

the property of a continuous and connected period of time

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

push for something

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

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

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

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

From this reading VEXATIONS AND CONSOLATIONS Ivy turned disconsolately from the window.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

in a tedious manner

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading VEXATIONS AND CONSOLATIONS Ivy turned disconsolately from the window.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

past form of “veto” — vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

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From this reading VEXATIONS AND CONSOLATIONS Ivy turned disconsolately from the window.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

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 An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

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

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

at the time that

From this reading She had waved good-by to Laura and Alene when they had looked round at the corner ere passing from view on their way to the glass-boat.

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

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

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 VEXATIONS AND CONSOLATIONS Ivy turned disconsolately from the window.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading An unobtrusive wall paper, a green-and-oak carpet, a bright rug before the fire-place, which was filled with tall ferns; a picture of the "Mammoth Trees of California," above the mantel, a lamp with a green globe hanging over the center-table, a few chairs, and Ivy's couch drawn close to the two windows with their snowy curtains--all beautifully neat and clean, but alas, so tiresomely familiar to the little prisoner.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The trip had been postponed from day to day in the hope of her being able to go along, and even at the last moment her friends had wished to give it up and devote the afternoon to an indoor meeting of the Happy-Go-Luckys; but Ivy would not have it so; she insisted on their going, she vetoed every argument to the contrary, but now that they were beyond recall and she faced the empty room she almost regretted her persistence.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet it was a pleasant room enough, with nothing of luxury to recommend it but having an air of quiet comfort.