Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Is it about floors?"

plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

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

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

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From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

worthy of often limited commendation

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

true confidential information

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading "Is it about floors?"

plural of “garret” — floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

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

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

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

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

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

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

immediately past

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

the literary culture

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

above and across; more than

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

plural of “query” — an instance of questioning

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

determined

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading WHAT SHALL WE STAND UPON?

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

be standing; be upright

From this reading WHAT SHALL WE STAND UPON?

not in physical motion

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

carry out

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

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

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

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

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

not parted by conflict of opinion

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

not yet discovered

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WHAT SHALL WE STAND UPON?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WHAT SHALL WE STAND UPON?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT SHALL WE STAND UPON?

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

From this reading She felt, too, that the architect's discussion of details must be tiresome to her guests, and therefore resolved to take up but one more of his queries, spending the remainder of the evening in looking over plans and letters, of which she had an ample store still unexplored, or in listening to Bessie's ardent description of the treasures she hoped to find in the lofty recesses of the old garrets.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

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From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "I fear the next topic will not be deeply interesting, but it is the last one to-night, and Jack _must_ give me his undivided attention if he wishes to know what we are to stand upon in the new house."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.

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

From this reading "Splitting the difference" is a convenient compromise, but it is not always creditable to both parties, and Jill thought it would not be safe with such advisers to assume that Wisdom's house is always built between two extremes.