Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

anew

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

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From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

divisible by two

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

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

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

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

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

your grandmother

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

on one occasion

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading REVERIES.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

diminish gradually

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

male cat

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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 Edith, the stupid sister, put it down to the Christmas-time, and congratulated herself on her evergreens on the walls.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Tom observed that the house was far better managed when Nan was at home: that meant that he found his slippers when he wanted them, and that there was always a taper on the chimneypiece in the billiard-room.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

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

From this reading No sooner had Nan come back to Brighton again, and been installed once more in her former position, than the whole house seemed to be pervaded by a quite new sense of satisfaction, the cause of which was not even guessed at.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The wheels of the domestic machinery worked far more smoothly; even the servants seemed to partake of the general brightness and cheerfulness.