Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

in actual fact

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

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From this reading Pamela Reston stood in Bella Bathgate's parlour and surveyed it disconsolately.

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From this reading Pamela Reston stood in Bella Bathgate's parlour and surveyed it disconsolately.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

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

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Linoleum covered the floor.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

From this reading Pamela Reston stood in Bella Bathgate's parlour and surveyed it disconsolately.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

past form of “embellish” — add details to

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

at any time

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

a social unit living together

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Linoleum covered the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

a floor covering

From this reading Linoleum covered the floor.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

and nothing more

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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From this reading Pamela Reston stood in Bella Bathgate's parlour and surveyed it disconsolately.

past form of “paper” — cover with paper

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Pamela Reston stood in Bella Bathgate's parlour and surveyed it disconsolately.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

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

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

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

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

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

From this reading Pamela Reston stood in Bella Bathgate's parlour and surveyed it disconsolately.

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

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

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

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

in a stiff manner

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Pamela Reston stood in Bella Bathgate's parlour and surveyed it disconsolately.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Pamela Reston stood in Bella Bathgate's parlour and surveyed it disconsolately.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

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From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

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

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

interact in a certain way

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

hard to endure

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

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

From this reading A round table with a red-and-green cloth occupied the middle of the room, and two arm-chairs and six small chairs stood about stiffly like sentinels.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

plural of “wall” — 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 It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

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

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

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From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

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

From this reading It was papered in a trying shade of terra-cotta and the walls were embellished by enlarged photographs of the Bathgate family--decent, well-living people, but plain-headed to a degree.

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

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is the only set of the kind I ever met with in which you are neither led nor driven, but actually fall, and that imperceptibly into literary topics; and I attribute it to this, that in that house literature is not a treat for company upon invitation days, but is actually the daily bread of the family."--Written of Maria Edgeworth's home.