used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
bindingsnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋz/
plural of “binding” — the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
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 Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
gorgeouslyadverb
in an impressively beautiful manner
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
pardonableadjective
admitting of being pardoned
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
sabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
only a very short time before
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading A pair of splendidly mounted pistols hung at one side of the chimney glass, and a gorgeously gilt sabre occupied the other.
not in physical motion
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Books in handsome bindings covered the shelves, prints in gilded frames occupied the walls, and a large mirror filled the space above the chimney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Various little articles of taste, in bronze and marble, were scattered about, and a silver tea equipage of antique pattern graced a small table near the fire.
at the time that
From this reading When my eyes opened the following morning, it was quite pardonable in me if I believed I was still dreaming.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The room, which I had scarcely time to look at the previous evening, now appeared handsomely, almost richly furnished.
