Chapter XI

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

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

regarded with admiration

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

anew

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

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

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

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

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

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

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

plural of “cherub” — a sweet innocent baby

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

deem to be

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

accept an excuse for

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

start firing a weapon

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

set up or found

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

past form of “fresco” — paint onto wet plaster on a wall

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

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

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

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

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

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

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

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

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

and nothing more

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

as might be expected

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

your personal financial means

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

-ing form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

a light shade of blue

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

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From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

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From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

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From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

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

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

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

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It had, to Steve's mind, the same delightful air of freedom and attractive shabbiness that he had come to consider as essential for a true home.

up to a particular time

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

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From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

the act of using

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

the activity of making visits

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

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 While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

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

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

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

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

during the time that

From this reading While Beatrice was launched on her new object in life--making the house into a villa, from upholstering a gondola in sky-blue satin and expecting people to use it as a sofa to having the walls frescoed with fat, pouting cherubs--Mary had selected funny old chairs and soft shades of blue cretonne found in the remnant department, queer pottery, Indian blankets, and a set of blue dishes which just naturally demanded to be heaped with good things and eaten before an open fire at Sunday-night supper.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was April before Steve found himself visiting with Mary Faithful again and admiring as heartily as Luke had admired the new apartment Mary had chosen for her family.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He deliberately invented an excuse to call, some detail of work which, more easily than not, could have waited until the next day.

but in spite of that

From this reading The whole expense came within Mary's economical pocketbook, yet it seemed to Steve to have the combined richness of a Persian palace and the geniality of a nursery on Christmas Eve.