Chapter VII

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

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

(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 room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

in addition

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

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

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

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

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

for the reason that

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

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

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

plural of “carving” — a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

a period of 100 years

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

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

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

gotten under control

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

a social unit living together

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

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

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

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

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

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

From this reading ‘TEA IS READY.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

immediately past

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

plural of “lighter” — a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

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

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

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

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

above and across; more than

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading ‘TEA IS READY.’

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

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

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

Identical; not different.

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading ‘TEA IS READY.’

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

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

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The room was, however, lighter than the study, partly because it contained in each of the upper panels family portraits, and on the panels below oil-paintings representing the river as seen from the boat-yard, with its ships, barges, hoys, lighters, boats, and all the life and motion and business of the river in the last century.

fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.

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

From this reading Tea was served in the room on the other side of the Hall.

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

From this reading There were the same carvings over the mantel--fruit, flowers, grapes, leaves and branches, and the shield with the family coat-of-arms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like the study, this room was a lovely old room also, completely wainscoted with cedar.