Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

put in effect

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

highly skilled

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

(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 In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

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

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

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

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

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

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

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

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

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From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

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

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

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

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

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

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

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

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

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From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

fully ripe; at the height of bloom

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

come together

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

and nothing more

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

held or filled or in use

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

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

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

determined

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

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From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

an ancient city on the Ebro River in northeastern Spain; formerly the capital of Aragon

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.

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

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

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From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

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

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

not in physical motion

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was clear, he said, that they had resolved the sovereign power should not be merely nominal, as it had been.

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

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

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

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

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

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

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

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

precisely as stated

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

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

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

accept gladly

From this reading She occupied her favorite seat--a cushion at his feet, and was listening with interest to his animated history of the Sovereign's welcome to Saragossa, the popular ferment at their appearance, the good they had accomplished, and would still accomplish, as their judicious plans matured.

belonging to which person

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

in the company of; together with

From this reading In an apartment, whose pale, green hangings, embroidered with richly-colored flowers, and whose furniture and ornaments, all of delicate material and refined taste, marked it as a meet boudoir for gentle blood, sat Marie and her husband.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "You would have thought the very windows spake; So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes."