used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
(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 She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WORK AND PLAY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
carnationsnounUS /kɑːrˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “carnation” — Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
and nothing more
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
not any; not one
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
and nothing more
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
participate in games or sport
From this reading WORK AND PLAY.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
sitting-room
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From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
springlikeadjective
resembling a spring or the action of a spring
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She looked about her with happy eyes, for she had been away a month and had discovered that there was no place like home, after all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From the pleasant room she turned to the window, and her glance went across the sunny street and rested on the Big Front Door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
in or at the place that
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Miss Brown sat in her accustomed place by the window, where the sun was pouring in in a springlike way, though it was only February.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Her sitting-room wore a festive air; the curtains looked crisp and white as if they were just hung, the old mahogany shone with more than its ordinary lustre, and on a table at her side stood a bowl filled with white carnations.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WORK AND PLAY.
