adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was not a relic of the past.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
floutedverbUS /ˈflaʊtɪd/
past form of “flout” — treat with contemptuous disregard
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
Frenchy
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From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
frescoedverbUS /ˈfreskoʊd/
past form of “fresco” — paint onto wet plaster on a wall
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
furbishedverbUS /ˈfɜːrbɪʃt/
past form of “furbish” — polish and make shiny
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
glorificationnounUS /ˌɡlɔːrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a state of high honor
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
imploration
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From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
invidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
LAnounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
LillienounUS /ˈlɪli/
British actress (born in Canada) (1898-1989)
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a relic of the past.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was not a relic of the past.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There was not a relic of the past.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
POMPADOURnounUS /ˈpɑːmpədɔːr/
French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764)
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
Quatorze
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From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
Quinze
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From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
relicnounUS /ˈrelɪk/
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading There was not a relic of the past.
renaissancenounUS /ˌrenəˈsɑːns/
the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
rubbishyadjective
cheap and inferior; of no value
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a relic of the past.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The house was furbished and resplendent—it was gilded—it was frescoed—it was _à la_ Pompadour, and _à la_ Louis Quinze and Louis Quatorze, and _à la_ every thing Frenchy and pretty, and gay and glistening.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not a relic of the past.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
WELLadverbUS /wel/
(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 _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading So the spare chamber was first included in the glorification programme; but, when the spare chamber was once made into a Pompadour pavilion, it so flouted and despised the other old-fashioned Yankee chambers, that they were ready to die with envy; and, in short, there was no way to produce a sense of artistic unity, peace, and quietness, but to do the whole thing over, which was done triumphantly.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading For, though the parlors at first were the only apartments contemplated in this _renaissance_, yet it came to pass that the parlors, when all tricked out, cast such invidious reflections on the chambers that the chambers felt themselves old and rubbishy, and prayed and stretched out hands of imploration to have something done for _them_!
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From this reading _HOME À LA POMPADOUR._ WELL, Lillie came back at last; and John conducted her over the transformed Seymour mansion, where literally old things had passed away, and all things become new.
