used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
bedsteadnoun
the framework of a bed
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
Clifton
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From this reading Nearly twelve months have passed since the death of Mr. Clifton.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Nearly twelve months have passed since the death of Mr. Clifton.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
enraptures
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From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
to come or go into
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
set up or found
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
four-post
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From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nearly twelve months have passed since the death of Mr. Clifton.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
HOWITT
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From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Nearly twelve months have passed since the death of Mr. Clifton.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nearly twelve months have passed since the death of Mr. Clifton.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly twelve months have passed since the death of Mr. Clifton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
and nothing more
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nearly twelve months have passed since the death of Mr. Clifton.
satisfiesverbUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪz/
third-person singular of “satisfy” — meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nearly twelve months have passed since the death of Mr. Clifton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
having a supporting base
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Nearly twelve months have passed since the death of Mr. Clifton.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
valesnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
be dressed in
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
at the time that
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
in or at the place that
From this reading A light, commodious chamber, Looking out to the hills, where the shine Of the great sun may enter.—MARY HOWITT.
belonging to which person
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a very large apartment, so long and lofty, that the great four-post bedstead, standing with its head against the upper end, is not in the way.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is October, the most glorious month in the year, when the gorgeous beauty of nature more than satisfies—when it enraptures the soul.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall introduce you into a chamber, whose three large windows look out upon the scene of glorious magnificence, only to be found when mountains, vales and forests wear their gorgeous autumn livery.
