Chapter V

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

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

later than; following

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

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

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

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

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

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

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

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From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

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

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

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

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

to an extreme degree

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

a social unit living together

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

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

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She tackled the candlesticks first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

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

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

in a free manner

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

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

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

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

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

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

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

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

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

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

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

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

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

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

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

having no lord or master

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

the force of workers available

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

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

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

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

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

completely free from dirt or contamination

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

the act of closing something

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

plural of “skewer” — a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

in the near future

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

not in physical motion

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

past form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge

From this reading She tackled the candlesticks first.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

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

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

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

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

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

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

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

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

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

From this reading They were less tarnished than might have been expected, and in Naomi's energetic hands they soon regained their pristine purity and lustre.

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

From this reading MASTERLESS MEN Naomi had seated herself on the tall stool at the bookkeeper's desk, on which she had placed in array the silver that was still unclean.

belonging to which person

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This included a fine old epergne, of quaint design and exceedingly solid proportions; a pair of candlesticks, in the familiar form of the Corinthian column--more modern, but equally handsome in their way; a silver coffee-pot with an ivory handle; and a number of ancient skewers.

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

From this reading As she worked she talked freely of her father, and his family in Wales, to Engelhardt, for whose benefit she had unpacked many of the things which she had already cleaned, and set them out upon the counter after shutting it down as before.