used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
(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 The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
battle-axenoun
a sharp-tongued domineering wife
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
cause to be bored
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
BorneonounUS /ˈbɔːrnioʊ/
3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific to the north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
carvenadjective
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
coveringsnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋz/
plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
a social unit living together
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
gules
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From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
high-backedadjective
having a high back
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
JARLEY
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From this reading JARLEY JAWKINS.
JAWKINS
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From this reading JARLEY JAWKINS.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
on one occasion
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
panelled
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From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
Ripon
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From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
except for; apart from
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
ShelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
soft-cushioned
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From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
tapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/
plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The furniture was old and gaunt, save for a few modern soft-cushioned chairs which seemed to have been recently deposited there, and were, by the brilliant color of their coverings, not at all in harmony with the faded tapestries of their high-backed and carven predecessors.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The library of Ripon House was an apartment panelled in oak, blackened by time and smoke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shelves which once were filled with fine books were then empty, the void being covered by old tapestries.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The high and richly carved mantelpiece bore the arms of the Ripon family, three wolves on a field, or, surmounted by a wild man from Borneo rampant, bearing a battle-axe, gules.
