Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

how long something has existed

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

(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 This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

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

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

of or characteristic of a dictator

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

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

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

half the width of an em

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

the organ of sight

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

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

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

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

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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 Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

a gay festivity

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

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

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

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

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

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From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

a message received and understood

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

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From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

not any; not one

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

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From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

come into possession of

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

on the contrary

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

recurring again and again

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

uttered with a trill

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

cut with a saw

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

having a supporting base

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

the quality of being superior

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

up to a particular time

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

everywhere

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.

not known

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

a craftsman who upholsters furniture

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

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

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading The upholsterer's eye, in a fine frenzy rolling,<br /> Glances from ceiling to floor, from floor to ceiling;<br /> And, as imagination bodies forth<br /> The form of things unknown, th' upholsterer's pencil<br /> Turns to shape and gives to airy nothing<br /> A local habitation and a NAME.<br /> Of the value of a NAME no one could be more sensible than Mr. Soho.

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

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

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

From this reading As Lord Colambre entered the room, he saw his mother, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Soho, standing at a large table, which was covered with rolls of paper, patterns, and drawings of furniture: Mr. Soho was speaking in a conceited dictatorial tone, asserting that there was no 'colour in nature for that room equal to THE BELLY-O'-THE FAWN;' which BELLY-O'-THE FAWN he so pronounced that Lady Clonbrony understood it to be LA BELLE UNIFORME, and, under this mistake, repeated and assented to the assertion till it was set to rights, with condescending superiority, by the upholsterer.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole face of things must be changed--there must be new hangings, new draperies, new cornices, new candelabras, new everything!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Full of what he had heard, and impatient to obtain further information respecting the state of his father's affairs, Lord Colambre hastened home; but his father was out, and his mother was engaged with Mr. Soho, directing, or rather being directed, how her apartments should be fitted up for her gala.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This first architectural upholsterer of the age, as he styled himself, and was universally admitted to be by all the world of fashion, then, with full powers given to him, spoke EN MAITRE.