Chapter IX

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

From this reading A CANTER AND A FALL.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

(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 The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading A CANTER AND A FALL.

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

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

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

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

on or to one side

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

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

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

ride at a canter

From this reading A CANTER AND A FALL.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

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From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A CANTER AND A FALL.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

made afraid

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

the act of giving

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

a small number or amount

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

bestow a quality on

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

a room where books are kept

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

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

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

above and across; more than

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

with speed

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

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

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

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From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

the rays of the sun

From this reading But at the further end of the room, the shadows lay heavy and dark, and two statues gleamed out amid the gloom, like ghosts frightened away from the sunlight.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

very small

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

in the direction of

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

emotionally upset

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

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

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

provided with artificial light

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

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

From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was near sunset; two of the windows of the library looked toward the west, and a rich glow stole through the parted curtains, from the mass of gorgeous clouds piling themselves rapidly up against the horizon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.

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From this reading The easy-chairs were pushed into commodious corners, the reading table, in the center of the floor, was covered with newspapers and pamphlets; but they had been partially moved aside to afford place to a tiny work-basket, an unstrung guitar with a handful of flowers scattered over it, and various other trifles--all giving token of a female presence and occupations, which alone can lend to an apartment like this a pleasant, home-like appearance.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was a lofty, well-lighted apartment, fitted up with book-cases, yet, from its general arrangement, evidently occupied as much for a sitting-room as a library.