Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

(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 His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

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

From this reading VAN DE WERVE'S RECEPTION--SIMON TURCHI'S JEALOUSY AND HATRED.

of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

in an artistic manner

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

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

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

for the reason that

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

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

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading VAN DE WERVE'S RECEPTION--SIMON TURCHI'S JEALOUSY AND HATRED.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

in a delicate manner

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

a social unit living together

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

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

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading VAN DE WERVE'S RECEPTION--SIMON TURCHI'S JEALOUSY AND HATRED.

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From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

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

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

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

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

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

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

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

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading VAN DE WERVE'S RECEPTION--SIMON TURCHI'S JEALOUSY AND HATRED.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

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

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

very generous

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

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

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

the force of workers available

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

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

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading VAN DE WERVE'S RECEPTION--SIMON TURCHI'S JEALOUSY AND HATRED.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading VAN DE WERVE'S RECEPTION--SIMON TURCHI'S JEALOUSY AND HATRED.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

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

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

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

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

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

From this reading VAN DE WERVE'S RECEPTION--SIMON TURCHI'S JEALOUSY AND HATRED.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading VAN DE WERVE'S RECEPTION--SIMON TURCHI'S JEALOUSY AND HATRED.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

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

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

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

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

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

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

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

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

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

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

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

From this reading VAN DE WERVE'S RECEPTION--SIMON TURCHI'S JEALOUSY AND HATRED.

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

From this reading Nearly the whole of the anterior part of the house was occupied by a vast hall, called the _Ancestral Hall_, because it was decorated by numberless souvenirs of his illustrious family.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mr. Van de Werve, whose large fortune justified a lavish expenditure, was accustomed to receive at his residence every month the principal gentlemen of Antwerp, strangers as well as citizens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His love for art and science induced him to bring together the best artists and the most noted literary men of the day with the high-born, wealthy, and influential members of society at Antwerp; and his house had become the rendezvous of all that was excellent and celebrated in the city.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The walls, for a certain distance were sculptured in oak wood, so artistically designed, and so delicately wrought, that at the first glance it looked like embroidery in various colors.