Chapter XXII

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

From this reading She was a picture herself as she sat there, and though a woman, was not aware of it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

slightly open

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

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

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

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

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading She was a picture herself as she sat there, and though a woman, was not aware of it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

ruin completely

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

plural of “crayon” — writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

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From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

undisciplined and unruly

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

at any time

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

set up or found

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

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

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

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

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

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

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

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

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She was a picture herself as she sat there, and though a woman, was not aware of it.

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

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

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

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was a picture herself as she sat there, and though a woman, was not aware of it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

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

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

not any; not one

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was a picture herself as she sat there, and though a woman, was not aware of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

plural of “oil” — a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

in a persistent manner

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

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

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

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

From this reading She was a picture herself as she sat there, and though a woman, was not aware of it.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

resided in; having tenants

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

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

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She was a picture herself as she sat there, and though a woman, was not aware of it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was a picture herself as she sat there, and though a woman, was not aware of it.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

very small

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

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

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading No prettier ornament could have been found to keep back her light brown tresses than her tiny white ears.

not closed or secured

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

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

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

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

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

at the time that

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

a Caucasian

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pictures and picture frames, canvas and brushes, sketches in oils, engravings and crayons, were scattered round, with as little regard to housewife-ly order, as if the apartment had been tenanted by one of the disorderly sex; the light was fine, and that was the most Gertrude cared about.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was a picture herself as she sat there, and though a woman, was not aware of it.

an established custom

From this reading The door of Gertrude's studio was ajar, for the day was warm, and the lady had sat persistently at her easel, as was her wont (when the glow was on), since early day-light.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading The loose, white wrapper she wore had become unfastened at the throat, and fallen partially off one shoulder, revealing as perfect a bust as ever set a sculptor or lover dreaming.