used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
Adolphine
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From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
(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 She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
in addition
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
any thing at all
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
being joined in close association
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
braggedverbUS /bræɡd/
inflected form of “brag” — show off
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
Cateau
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From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
drawing-room
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From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
eclipsedverbUS /ɪˈklɪpst/
past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
else
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From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
extortedverbUS /ekˈstɔːrtɪd/
past form of “extort” — obtain through intimidation
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
Floortje's
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From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
heavinessnoun
the property of being comparatively great in weight
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
Lowe
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From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
other's
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From this reading In her heart of hearts, she was always afraid of being eclipsed and, in order to conceal her fear from the other's eyes, she bragged and boasted of all her belongings.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
self-glorification
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From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
stacksnounUS /stæks/
a large number or amount
From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
thicknessnounUS /ˈθɪknəs/
the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The fact that she was a Van Lowe appeared in this, that she included her husband and children and puffed them up also in her general self-glorification.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
which person or people
From this reading She was never tired of displaying, for the extorted admiration of the sister or friend who came to visit her, the thickness of her carpets, the heaviness of her curtains, the taste with which she had arranged the ornaments in her drawing-room; and she praised all that belonged to her, cried it up as though for a sale, inviting the appreciation of her sister or friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Adolphine enjoyed showing Cateau Floortje's trousseau, with its stacks of linen.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Adolphine attached more importance to her own house, her own children, her own furniture, her own affairs, matters and things than to anything else in the world.
