AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am dreadfully extravagant, am I not?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
bear-skins
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From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
CHERRYnounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
DISPLAYSnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading "I am dreadfully extravagant, am I not?
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading "I am dreadfully extravagant, am I not?
fancy-work
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From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Observing his look, the girl said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One thing only staggered him--a piano.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Observing his look, the girl said:
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am dreadfully extravagant, am I not?
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
Kalvik
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From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Observing his look, the girl said:
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
MALOTTE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am dreadfully extravagant, am I not?
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Observing his look, the girl said:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing only staggered him--a piano.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading One thing only staggered him--a piano.
parleying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading One thing only staggered him--a piano.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
reading-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Observing his look, the girl said:
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading One thing only staggered him--a piano.
TEMPERnounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading One thing only staggered him--a piano.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CHERRY MALOTTE DISPLAYS A TEMPER The unsuspected luxury of the dining-room, and the excellence of the dinner itself had in a measure prepared Emerson for what he found in the living-room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The bear-skins on the floor, the big, sleepy chairs, the reading-table littered with magazines, the shelves of books, even the basket of fancy-work--all these he could accept without further parleying; but a piano! in Kalvik!
