used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
adornments
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From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
(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 It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
move towards
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
costlinessnoun
the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
opinion or judgment
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
destroyed or killed
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading No, it was a dreary life of lonely splendor.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
Moulton's
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From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
not any; not one
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
prattlingverbUS /ˈprætlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prattle” — speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading It was a home of exceeding beauty, but, with all its costliness and splendor, it was a dreary and lonely home, for its master lived alone, with only his servants for companions.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
at the time that
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While Robert is gone for his father we will return to Squire Moulton’s mansion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a large and elegant building, unique in its architecture and adornments, and furnished with the most exquisite taste.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No loving smile from a tender and affectionate wife greeted him when he came; no watchful eyes or listening ears waited to catch the shadow of his form, or the sound of his footsteps; no prattling voices made the lofty rooms ring with their joy and merriment, or sang out the glad word “papa” at his approach.
