Chapter V

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

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

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

From this reading The dining-room was a home-like apartment, light, roomy, and well furnished.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

a room used for dining

From this reading The dining-room was a home-like apartment, light, roomy, and well furnished.

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

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

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

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

move gently or carefully

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The dining-room was a home-like apartment, light, roomy, and well furnished.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

arranged into groups

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

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

From this reading The dining-room was a home-like apartment, light, roomy, and well furnished.

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

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The dining-room was a home-like apartment, light, roomy, and well furnished.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

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

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

plural of “nickname” — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

held or filled or in use

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

above and across; more than

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

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

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

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

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

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

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

established beyond doubt

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading The dining-room was a home-like apartment, light, roomy, and well furnished.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

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

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

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

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

not in physical motion

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

carry out

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The dining-table was long enough to seat twelve quite comfortably, although its capacity was not often tested.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

precisely as stated

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES AND MUSIC Supper that evening proved a very pleasant affair, although John still felt too strange and ill at ease to take much part in the conversation that might be said to have raged from the instant grace was over to the end of the meal.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The dining-room was a home-like apartment, light, roomy, and well furnished.

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

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

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

From this reading There were many pictures on the walls――not a few of them photographs of former inhabitants of West House grouped on the lawn or on the steps――and a leather couch occupied the bay.

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

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading A mammoth sideboard hid the door into the parlor, which was never used, and a small serving-table stood between the windows at the back, through which John looked at the edge of the oak grove.