Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

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

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

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From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

divisible by two

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

lacking solidity or strength

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

provided with a frame

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

usually; as a rule

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

plural of “genius” — someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

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

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

excessively quick

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

immediately past

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.

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

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

disregarded

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

above and across; more than

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

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From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

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

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.

record on photographic film

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

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From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

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

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

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

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading The floor of the room was stained, and over it at intervals were laid pieces of striped material of pseudo-Eastern manufacture, fringed and flimsy.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.

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

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

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

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One recognized the _latest_ genius by the newness of the drawing-pins; the genius before last had generally lost one or even two of these aids to stability, and hung at a neglected angle.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

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

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.

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

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

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

From this reading Its walls were covered with brown paper, upon which were pinned hasty little sketches by the latest geniuses.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Above the mantelpiece there was a framed photograph of Rossetti’s _Proserpine_, whom Philippa was often thought to resemble.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Philippa’s “studio” was a somewhat uncomfortable apartment with a north light.