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 The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

(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 Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

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

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

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

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

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

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

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

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

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From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

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

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

regarded with aversion

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

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

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

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

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

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

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

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

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

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

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

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

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

roused to anger

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

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 Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

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

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

characteristic of a mother

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

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

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

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

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

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

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

not any; not one

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

on one occasion

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

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From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

in the recent past

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

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

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

express in words

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

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From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

the rays of the sun

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.

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

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But most people were attracted by the hard brightness of the outlook; and of light and sunshine--on sunny days--there was, at any rate, no lack.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

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

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

a university student who has not yet received a first degree

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

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

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

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

From this reading Lady Coryston's quarters at Coryston Place were not quite so devoid of all the lighter touches as her London sitting-room.

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

From this reading Coryston particularly disliked it, and had many ribald things to say about the statues, which in his mad undergraduate days he had more than once adorned with caps of liberty, pipes, mustaches, and similar impertinences.

a Caucasian

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The view from the windows, of the formal garden outside, with its rows of white statues, leading to a winding lake, and parklike slopes beyond it, was certainly cheerful.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Marcia had recently chosen a new chintz for the chairs and sofas, and one small group of photographs, on a table beside the fireplace, were allowed to remind the spectator that the owner of the room had once been a young mother, with a maternal pride in a bunch of fine children.