Chapter XXI

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

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

equally

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

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

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

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

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

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

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

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From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

get or gather together

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

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

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The whole scheme was wonderfully done.

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From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

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

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

a very dark black

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

the organ of sight

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

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

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

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

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

a narrow way or road

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

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

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

an azure blue semiprecious stone

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

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

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

a particular point in time

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The whole scheme was wonderfully done.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

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 Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

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

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

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

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

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

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IN THE STAGE BOX AT THE PARK LANE THEATRE The curtain rose upon a drawing-room scene, perfectly conceived and carried out, an illusion of solid reality, immense and satisfying to eye and intelligence alike.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly

From this reading It was a room such as Waring and Liberty, assisted by the individual taste of its owner, carry out.

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

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

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

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

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

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

which person or people

From this reading There was a revolving book-shelf of ebony and lapis lazuli which held--so those members of the audience who were near could see--the actual novels and volumes of _belles lettres_ of the moment; the things they had in their own drawing-rooms.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole scheme was wonderfully done.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Here was a silver table, covered with those charming toys, modern and antique, which fashionable women collect and display.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading The whole scheme was wonderfully done.