used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fairy Fan cast a scornful glance round the room.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
card-tables
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From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
put or send forth
From this reading Fairy Fan cast a scornful glance round the room.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
divans
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From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Fairy Fan cast a scornful glance round the room.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Fairy Fan cast a scornful glance round the room.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Fairy Fan cast a scornful glance round the room.
coins made of gold
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
green-cloth
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From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
magnificentlyadverbUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/
extremely well
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
coated with paint
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
plushadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
on the contrary
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Fairy Fan cast a scornful glance round the room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Fairy Fan cast a scornful glance round the room.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Fairy Fan cast a scornful glance round the room.
spindle-legs
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From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fairy Fan cast a scornful glance round the room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading There were red velvet divans against the walls, many gilt chairs with spindle-legs, and numerous card-tables with green-cloth tops.
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 walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It did not deserve such disdain, as it was magnificently furnished, although the display of colour was rather barbaric.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls were lined with tall narrow mirrors framed in gold, and with painted panels let in between.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The hangings were of crimson plush embroidered with gold, and the blue carpet was profusely sprinkled with yellow flowers.
