Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

how long something has existed

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

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

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

the act of constructing something

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

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From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

a female human offspring

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

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

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

past form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The resultant effect was of false perspective.

intermediate floor just above the ground floor

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading The resultant effect was of false perspective.

the quality of being very good indeed

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

the property of being comparatively great in weight

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

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

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Nor was this unpleasing effect lessened by the proportions of the room itself.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

the force of workers available

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was this unpleasing effect lessened by the proportions of the room itself.

in a noticeable manner

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

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From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

in other respects or ways

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The resultant effect was of false perspective.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

on the contrary

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading The resultant effect was of false perspective.

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

From this reading Nor was this unpleasing effect lessened by the proportions of the room itself.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

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

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

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

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

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

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

unpleasant or disagreeable to the senses

From this reading Nor was this unpleasing effect lessened by the proportions of the room itself.

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From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

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From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

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

From this reading The resultant effect was of false perspective.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.

during the time that

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CONCERNING THAT DAUGHTER OF CUPID AND PSYCHE WHOM MEN CALL VOLUPTAS The furniture, though otherwise of the customary proportions, had all been dwarfed.

the extent of something from side to side

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In common with all those of the _entresol_, it was noticeably low in relation to its length and width, while the stunted vaultings of its darkly-frescoed ceiling produced an impression of heaviness rather than of space.

skill in an occupation or trade

From this reading This had been achieved in some cases by ingenious design in its construction, in others by the simple process of cutting down, thus reducing table and chair, couch and bureau, in itself of whatever grace of style, dignity of age, or fineness of workmanship, to an equality of uncomely degradation in respect of height.