Chapter VIII

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

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

in actual fact

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

speak to

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

later than; following

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

(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 She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

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

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

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

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

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

From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

divisible by two

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

at any time

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

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

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

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

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.

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

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

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

From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.

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

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

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

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

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

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

by chance

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

hold back within

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

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

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

be seated

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

make square

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

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From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

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

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That night his rooms were to be honoured for the first time by Sylvia's presence.

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

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She would tread upon his carpet, sit in his chairs, comment upon, and perhaps even handle, his books and ornaments--and all of them would retain something of her charm for ever after.

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From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

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

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

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

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

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

From this reading BACHELOR'S QUARTERS Horace was feeling particularly happy as he walked back the next evening to Vincent Square.

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

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

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

From this reading But it was not that which made him so light of heart.

during the time that

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had the consciousness of having done a good day's work, for the sketch-plans for Mr. Wackerbath's mansion were actually completed and despatched to his business address, while Ventimore now felt a comfortable assurance that his designs would more than satisfy his client.