used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A brilliant company filled the Ellrichs' drawing-rooms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
bourgeoisadjectiveUS /bʊrʒˈwɑː/
(according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A brilliant company filled the Ellrichs' drawing-rooms.
candelabranounUS /ˌkændəˈlɑːbrə/
branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A brilliant company filled the Ellrichs' drawing-rooms.
councilor's
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From this reading The councilor's drawing-rooms occupied the first floor of the largest house in the Lannestrasse.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading A brilliant company filled the Ellrichs' drawing-rooms.
Ellrichs
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From this reading A brilliant company filled the Ellrichs' drawing-rooms.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A brilliant company filled the Ellrichs' drawing-rooms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The councilor's drawing-rooms occupied the first floor of the largest house in the Lannestrasse.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The councilor's drawing-rooms occupied the first floor of the largest house in the Lannestrasse.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The councilor's drawing-rooms occupied the first floor of the largest house in the Lannestrasse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
Lannestrasse
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From this reading The councilor's drawing-rooms occupied the first floor of the largest house in the Lannestrasse.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The councilor's drawing-rooms occupied the first floor of the largest house in the Lannestrasse.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The councilor's drawing-rooms occupied the first floor of the largest house in the Lannestrasse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VANITIES OF VANITIES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
reception-rooms
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From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
make square
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A brilliant company filled the Ellrichs' drawing-rooms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
townhouse
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From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
VANITIESnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading VANITIES OF VANITIES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
well-lightedadjective
provided with artificial light
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These lofty rooms, thrown open to the guests, were more like the reception-rooms in a great castle than those of a bourgeois townhouse in Berlin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The carpeted staircase was decorated with plants and candelabra, and the guests were shown into a well-lighted anteroom, and on through folding doors into the large square drawing-room.
