used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
bed-rooms
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From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
ChippendalenounUS /ˈtʃɪpədeɪl/
a British cabinetmaker remembered for his graceful designs (especially of chairs) which influenced his contemporaries (1718-1779)
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
a state at a particular time
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
the act of departing
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
heaternounUS /ˈhiːtər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
linen-press
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From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
matsnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
like better; value more highly
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
side-board
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From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
in the near future
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
not in physical motion
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An old Colonial side-board, a massive round table, six Chippendale chairs in excellent condition, and a linen-press, gave Miss Miller still further cause to exclaim.
to-night
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From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "I am afraid I shall prefer to stay here instead of going to the camp, Zan," ventured Miss Miller, ruefully.
wall-paper
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From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
wide-boarded
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From this reading The entire scheme was most harmonious, for old braided mats lay upon the wide-boarded floors, wall-paper was of the quaint old-fashioned pattern, and a genuine Franklin heater stood in the corner in case of cool weather.
you'd
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From this reading "Then, you'd best sleep on the lawn to-night, for the bed-rooms present still further temptations!" laughed Zan.
Zan
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From this reading A few logs thrown into its vast cavern, soon took the chill from the pleasant dining-room, Zan explained.
