Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

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

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

miscellaneous curios

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

a woodworker who specializes in making furniture

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

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

From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

plural of “curio” — something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

your usual mood

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

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From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

divisible by two

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

set up or found

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

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From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

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From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

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From this reading "JAWKINS'S JOLLITIES."

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From this reading "JAWKINS'S JOLLITIES."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

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From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

covered with or smelling of mold

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

not any; not one

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

bring forth or yield

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

not in physical motion

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

having come into contact

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The walls were hung with good modern paintings and old tapestries; the tables and mantelpieces were covered thick with curios.

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

From this reading There was even a certain feminine touch about the disposition of the bric-a-brac.

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

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

at the time that

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

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

From this reading When Geoffrey entered that evening the great drawing-rooms of his old home he found that they had been transformed from shabby and musty apartments into beautiful modern salons, which had the air of having been long lived in by people of refinement.

which person or people

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The handsome pieces of old furniture, which seemed like friends of his boyhood, were still there, retained by the true artistic sense of Jawkins, who knew that no modern cabinetmaker could produce their like; still everything seemed brightened, as if the old rooms had been touched with sunshine.