used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
subject to appointment
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doctor Dollar laughed as he pushed back his chair.
ash-trays
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From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Doctor Dollar laughed as he pushed back his chair.
bathgown
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From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Doctor Dollar laughed as he pushed back his chair.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Dollar laughed as he pushed back his chair.
DollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Doctor Dollar laughed as he pushed back his chair.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doctor Dollar laughed as he pushed back his chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Dollar laughed as he pushed back his chair.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Doctor Dollar laughed as he pushed back his chair.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
lightestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəst/
superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
engage in
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
match-boxes
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From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
mustn't
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From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Doctor Dollar laughed as he pushed back his chair.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
similarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
That's
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From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
a special situation
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
vestaladjectiveUS /ˈvestəl/
of or relating to Vesta
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was at the top and back of the house, less lofty than those into which the Home Secretary had peeped on a previous occasion, but similarly appointed, and more attractive in the morning light and that of a fire already crackling in the grate.
a Caucasian
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By the fireside stood a white wicker chair and a glass table strewn with the newest and lightest of monthly and weekly literature; ash-trays and match-boxes were in comfortable evidence; a bed of vestal purity was turned down in readiness, and a suit of gay pajamas airing with a bathgown on a set of bright brass pipes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That's the one thing you mustn't ask me; but come up and see the room before you make up your mind against it."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "The bathroom is next door," explained the doctor; "you would have it practically to yourself, but your room would be your castle."
