Chapter X

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

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

(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 Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

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

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

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

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

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

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

a slope or hillside

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

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

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

of metal e.g.

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

made dim or less bright

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

a room used for dining

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

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

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

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

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

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

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

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

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

with elaboration

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

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

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

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

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

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

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

and nothing more

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

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

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

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

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

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

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

a large and imposing house

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

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

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

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

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

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

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

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

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

on one occasion

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

and nothing more

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

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

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

coated with paint

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

completely free from dirt or contamination

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

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

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

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

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

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

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

a river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

precisely as stated

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

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 furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

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

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.

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

From this reading There was only one easy-chair, and that was sacred to the minister; the others were of the ancient fashion of drawing-room chairs, once elaborately painted and gilded, but now much dimmed of their pristine splendor.

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

From this reading The furniture was very simple, the carpet old, the walls painted of an ash-green, which was just one degree better than the drab-colored complexion of the Norlaw dining-room; but notwithstanding, the room was perfect and could not have been improved upon.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was a cheerful room, looking over the little front garden and down the brae to the roofs of the village from its front window, and peeping out through a flush of foliage upon Tyne and the Melmar woods from the other.

gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

From this reading Katie’s own hands had made all the pretty chintz covers, which fitted without a wrinkle, and the result was extremely satisfactory--very much more agreeable to look upon than the crumpled covers of the Melmar drawing-room.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Dr. Logan was in his study writing his sermon--Katie was alone in the manse parlor.