Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

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

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

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

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

(of clothing) custom-made

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

set up or found

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

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

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

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

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

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

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

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

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

not any; not one

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

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

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

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

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

on one occasion

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

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From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

transport commercially

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

unusual or striking

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

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

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

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

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

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

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The lamp, which swung from the upper deck, was of solid silver; and, though adapted to its present situation by mechanical ingenuity, there was that, in its shape and ornaments, which betrayed it had once been used before some shrine of a far more sacred character.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

precisely as stated

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

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

From this reading In its form, and proportions it was a cabin of the usual size and arrangements; but, in its furniture and equipments, it exhibited a singular admixture of luxury and martial preparation.

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

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

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

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.

which person or people

From this reading “The good old plan, That they should get, who have the power, And they should keep, who can.”

belonging to which person

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Massive candlesticks of the same precious metal, and which partook of the same ecclesiastical formation, were on a venerable table, whose mahogany was glittering with the polish of half a century, and whose gilded claws, and carved supporters, bespoke an original destination very different from the ordinary service of a ship.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading _Wordsworth._ The apartment, in which our adventurer now found himself, afforded no bad illustration of the character of its occupant.