Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

how long something has existed

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

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

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

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

From this reading At the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading At the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

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

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

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From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading At the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

at a previous time

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

a man of refinement

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

having received what was desired

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading At the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

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

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

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

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading At the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading At the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.

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

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading When Dr. Lacey reached the age of twenty-one, his father made him the owner of the house, he himself removing to another part of the city.

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

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At the time of which we are speaking, nothing could exceed the beauty of the house and grounds.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

at the time that

From this reading When it passed into the hands of Dr. Lacey’s father, he gratified his Northern taste, and fitted it up with every possible convenience, molding its somewhat ancient aspect into a more modern style.

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

From this reading A GLANCE AT NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY The house which Dr. Lacey occupied was situated on one of the pleasantest streets of New Orleans.

which person or people

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a large, airy structure, which had formerly been owned by a wealthy French gentleman who had spared neither money nor pains to adorn it with every elegance which could minister to the luxurious habits common to a Southern clime.