Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Sylvia was sitting on the sofa with her pretty fair head bent down and turned away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Sylvia was sitting on the sofa with her pretty fair head bent down and turned away.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She did not move when Savile came in, and he was shocked to see she was crying.

a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

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

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

demanding attention

From this reading She did not move when Savile came in, and he was shocked to see she was crying.

delicately beautiful

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not move when Savile came in, and he was shocked to see she was crying.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Sylvia was sitting on the sofa with her pretty fair head bent down and turned away.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Sylvia was sitting on the sofa with her pretty fair head bent down and turned away.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

destroyed or killed

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

go together

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Sylvia was sitting on the sofa with her pretty fair head bent down and turned away.

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

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

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

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

showing lack of care for consequences

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

past form of “lacquer” — coat with lacquer

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

the literary culture

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

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From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She did not move when Savile came in, and he was shocked to see she was crying.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not move when Savile came in, and he was shocked to see she was crying.

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

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

a light shade of red

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

literature in metrical form

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Sylvia was sitting on the sofa with her pretty fair head bent down and turned away.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

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

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

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

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She did not move when Savile came in, and he was shocked to see she was crying.

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

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

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

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading She did not move when Savile came in, and he was shocked to see she was crying.

term of address for a man

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Sylvia was sitting on the sofa with her pretty fair head bent down and turned away.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Sylvia was sitting on the sofa with her pretty fair head bent down and turned away.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

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

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Sylvia was sitting on the sofa with her pretty fair head bent down and turned away.

being of use or service

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

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

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

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

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

at the time that

From this reading She did not move when Savile came in, and he was shocked to see she was crying.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The scent from the lilac in the vases seemed to harmonise with the chintz furniture, covered with a design of large pink rosebuds and vivid green trellis-work; there was a mandoline on the lacquered piano and old coloured prints on the walls; books and music were scattered about in dainty disorder.

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

From this reading SAVILE AND SYLVIA One gay irresponsible April afternoon Sir James and Woodville had gone to the House, and Savile, thinking he might be useful as an escort, strolled into Sylvia's boudoir.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading It was her favourite room, where she received her intimate friends, played and sang, wrote letters, read novels and poetry, and thought about Woodville.