Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

consider or hold as true

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

(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 Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

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

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

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

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

handsome tree of central and eastern North America having large bipinnate leaves and green-white flowers followed by large woody brown pods whose seeds are used as a coffee substitute

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

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

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

plural of “enamel” — hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good (341-270 BC)

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

in a fashionable manner

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

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

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

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

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

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

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

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

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

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

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

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

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

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

From this reading MARGUERITE'S ROOM.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

and nothing more

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

recite in elocution

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

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

From this reading MARGUERITE'S ROOM.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

be seated

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

in the near future

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading Chicot was invited to sit down in a beautiful armchair of tapestry, representing a Cupid scattering a cloud of flowers; and a page, handsome and richly dressed, offered to him refreshment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

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

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

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

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

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From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

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From this reading He did not accept it, but as soon as the Vicomte de Turenne had left them, began to recite his letter.

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

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

during the time that

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The queen was a woman to understand Epicurus, not in Greek only, but she occupied her life so well that from a thousand griefs she drew forth a pleasure.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Marguerite's room was fashionably furnished; and tapestries, enamels, china, books and manuscripts in Greek, Latin and French covered all the tables; while birds in their cages, dogs on the carpet, formed a living world round Marguerite.