Chapter XIV

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

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

(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 the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

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

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

at another time

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

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From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

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

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

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From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

one or the other of two

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

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

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

a gay feeling

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

coins made of gold

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

the state of not being susceptible

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

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

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

tell false information to for fun

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

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

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

without good reason

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

engage in

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

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From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

not any; not one

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

according to the clock

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

and nothing more

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

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From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

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

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

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

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

get rid of

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

the act of closing something

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

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

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The bars of the fireplace were garnished with boughs of myrtle, and above the mantelpiece was a large mirror, on either side of which hung a miniature painting, the only two pictures in the room.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

provide with power and authority

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

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

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

(of books) having a sturdy and attractive binding

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

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

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

at the time that

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

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

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

during the time that

From this reading "Beneath the art-embroidered vest Is often hid a weary breast; And gaiety dissembles ill The pangs that make the sad heart chill, When gold and pleasure strive in vain To buy immunity from pain."--_Anon._ We now claim Ariosto's privilege, and for a while shift our scene to an elegantly furnished boudoir in one of the best houses in a street in the West End of London.

a Caucasian

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the centre of this apartment stood a rosewood table covered with a gorgeous cloth, on which in charming _negligé_ were scattered several well-bound volumes--a few ornaments--an ivory fan beautifully carved--a pair of white kid gloves, and a bouquet of flowers.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading In the centre stood a camphine lamp, which shed a soft light, and disclosed sofas, chairs, and ottomans, all of the same expensive wood, and covered with crimson velvet cushions.

but in spite of that

From this reading A grand piano stood near the folding doors which opened into a smaller back room; a harp stood between the windows, one of which was slightly opened, for though it was now nearly ten o'clock there was no need yet of shutting out the soft west wind that blew lightly from the park.