Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

(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 ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

Having no one else present.

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

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

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading IN THE KING'S CABINET.

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

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

put or send forth

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

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

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

dishware made of high quality porcelain

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

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

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

plural of “cupid” — (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

delicately beautiful

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

past form of “dangle” — hang freely

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Nothing had ever passed through that door which was not a masterpiece of its kind.

a very dark black

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

at any time

From this reading Nothing had ever passed through that door which was not a masterpiece of its kind.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

moving swiftly

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

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

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

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

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

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

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

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

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

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

From this reading IN THE KING'S CABINET.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nothing had ever passed through that door which was not a masterpiece of its kind.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Nothing had ever passed through that door which was not a masterpiece of its kind.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading IN THE KING'S CABINET.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

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

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading Nothing had ever passed through that door which was not a masterpiece of its kind.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nothing had ever passed through that door which was not a masterpiece of its kind.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing had ever passed through that door which was not a masterpiece of its kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

coated with paint

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nothing had ever passed through that door which was not a masterpiece of its kind.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

bring forth or yield

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

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

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

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

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

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 ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

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

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

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

From this reading IN THE KING'S CABINET.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Nothing had ever passed through that door which was not a masterpiece of its kind.

an industrial city in western France on the Loire River

From this reading The ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

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

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

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 Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

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 ebony and silver furniture, the dainty carpet of La Savonniere, the silks of Tours, the tapestries of the Gobelins, the gold-work and the delicate chinaware of Sevres--the best of all that France could produce was centred between these four walls.

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

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.

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

From this reading On the night upon which such strange chances had befallen his messengers, the king sat alone in his cabinet.

which person or people

From this reading Over his head a perfumed lamp, held up by four little flying Cupids of crystal, who dangled by golden chains from the painted ceiling, cast a brilliant light upon the chamber, which was flashed back twenty-fold by the mirrors upon the wall.