Chapter VII

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

(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 As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

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

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

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

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

completely unclothed

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

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

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

make right or correct

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

divisible by two

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

third-person singular of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

shining intensely

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

an established custom

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

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

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

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

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

a quantity that is added

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

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

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

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

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

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

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

held dear

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

come together

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

and nothing more

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

as might be expected

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

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

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

not any; not one

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

out of fashion

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

a perceptual structure

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

cut with a saw

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

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

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

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

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

comparative of “slim” — being of delicate or slender build

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

toned down

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

a special situation

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

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

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

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

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

at the time that

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

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

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

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From this reading As Mr. Williamson, like a true Englishman (a Scotsman in this particular merely exaggerates the peculiarity), loved the costly all the better for making no show of being costly, it was naturally at one of these grimly expensive places that he was in the habit of staying in London.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A large window, occupying almost one entire side of the room, filled it with dim evening light, and a view of roofs and chimneys, against which Katie's little figure showed as she came forward asking, "Is it any one I know?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The room was large with that air of bare and respectable shabbiness which is the right thing in a long-established private hotel--with large pieces of mahogany furniture, and an old-fashioned carpet worn, not bare exactly, but dim, the pattern half-obliterated here and there, which is far more correct and _comme il faut_ than the glaring newness and luxury of modern caravanseries.

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

From this reading When the new-comers advanced to meet her, and she saw behind her father's middle-aged form, the slimmer outlines of a young man, Katie made another step forward with an increase of interest.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It was not a commanding, or even very graceful figure, though round and plump, with the softened curves of youth.