Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

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

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

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

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

not characterized by emotion

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

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From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

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From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

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

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

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

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

divisible by two

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

for a limitless time

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

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

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "OTHER REFUGE HAVE I NONE."

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "OTHER REFUGE HAVE I NONE."

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

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

United States architect (born in England) whose works include the chambers of the United States Congress and the Supreme Court; considered the first professional architect in the United States (1764-1820)

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

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

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

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

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

not one, and not any

From this reading "OTHER REFUGE HAVE I NONE."

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From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

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From this reading --OSGOOD.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "OTHER REFUGE HAVE I NONE."

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

a safe place

From this reading "OTHER REFUGE HAVE I NONE."

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

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

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

in an aggressive manner

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

superlative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

in a sullen manner

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

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

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

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

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

the act of testing something

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

spotlessly clean and fresh

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

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

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

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

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

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

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

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

From this reading Mrs. Winans sat in her dressing-room before the mirror in the softest of easy-chairs, the daintiest of dressing-gowns, under the skillful hands of Norah, whom she had retained as her personal attendant.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "There's a stone--the Asbestos--that flung in the flame, Unsullied comes forth with a color more sure-- Thus shall virtue, the victim of sorrow and shame, Refined by the trial, forever endure."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was a chilly night in November, but a soft warmth pervaded the rooms, which were heated by Latrobe stoves in the basement of the house, and the light, and fragrance, and beauty within seemed even more delightful by contrast with the cold winds that whistled sharply and sullenly without.