Chapter X

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

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

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From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AN AFTERNOON TEA.

how long something has existed

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON TEA.

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

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

any thing at all

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

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

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

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

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

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

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

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

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

the organ of sight

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

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

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

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

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

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

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

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

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

a perceptual structure

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

have sovereign power

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

express in words

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

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

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading AN AFTERNOON TEA.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She had a number of plates hung about the walls instead of pictures, and here and there gleaming shelves and little cabinets full of china, which were a great relief and comfort to the eye.

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

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

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 Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

(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 Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

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

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stone’s room was fitted up in the latest, which I need not say is far from being the newest fashion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would indeed have been an insult to her to say that anything in it was new.

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

From this reading Mr. Morris had only just begun to reign over the homes of the æsthetic classes; but Mrs. Stone was well in advance of her age, and her walls were covered with a very large pattern of acanthus-leaves in several shades of green, with curtains as nearly as possible the same in design and color.