used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
any thing at all
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
crochetedverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪd/
past form of “crochet” — create by looping or crocheting
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
a man of refinement
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
Keith
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From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
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From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
matsnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
make square
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mirror was flanked by two small square mahogany boxes, one holding medicines and the other tobacco.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
in or at the place that
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were seated on a richly ornamented sofa before a tea table, and there was something about the manner in which they looked at each other that spoke more loudly than their bright costumes of things lying beyond ordinary existence.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It showed a lady and a gentleman in dresses of a colour and cut wholly unlike anything seen by Keith on the real persons coming within his ken.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Little mats, some crocheted and some wonderfully composed of differently coloured glass beads, were used to protect the boxes as well as the top of the bureau from being scratched, and on them stood several small groups and figures of porcelain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One of these was Keith's special favourite and his first introduction to that world where beauty takes precedence of goodness and truth.
