used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
AngeliquenounUS /ˌændʒeˈliːk/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
completely unclothed
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
copings
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From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
divisible by two
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
to or in any or all places
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
highest in quality
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
joistsnounUS /dʒɔɪsts/
plural of “joist” — beam used to support floors or roofs
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
mansardnoun
a hip roof having two slopes on each side
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
and nothing more
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
recreations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There she gave herself up to her thoughts; there she indulged to the full scope in her most joyous fancies.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
precisely as stated
From this reading The chamber was very large, taking in at least half of the upper story, the other half being the garret.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
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 It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding her thoroughly cheerful nature, Angelique liked solitude; and it was to her the greatest of recreations to be alone in her room, morning and evening.
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes even during the day, when she could go there for a moment, she was as happy as if, in full freedom, she had committed some childish prank.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading It was whitewashed everywhere; not only the walls and the beams, but the joists, even to the visible copings of the mansard part of the roof; and in this bare whiteness, the old oaken furniture seemed almost as black as ebony.
