used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
how long something has existed
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
a quantity of money
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
averagedverbUS /ˈævrədʒd/
past form of “average” — amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
Christie'snounUS /ˈkrɪstiz/
possessive form of “christie” — prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
Eldridge's
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From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
HONOURSnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
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 wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
the literary culture
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
not any; not one
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
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 He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
term of address for a man
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
a quantity of money
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HONOURS The difference between Colonel Eldridge's room at the Hall and his brother's at the Grange was a good deal more than the difference between a room in an old house and one devoted to like uses in a new.
at the time that
From this reading It had been one of the latest additions, when furniture and decoration had become a source of keen interest to its owner, and there had been no lack of money to carry out his tastes.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading There was no bright Turkey carpet or American desk here, as in Sir William's room in London.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote his letters at a Queen Anne Bureau, bought at Christie's for a sum that would have paid for everything in his brother's room and left a substantial amount over.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Indeed if you had averaged the age of their contents, the room at the Grange would have shown the earlier date.
