used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
how long something has existed
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
boastfuladjectiveUS /ˈboʊstfəl/
exhibiting self-importance
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
Caffarelli
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From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
crackledverbUS /ˈkrækəld/
past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
the act of discovering something
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
move gently or carefully
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
divisible by two
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
start firing a weapon
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
havannahs
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From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
hôtel
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From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
ill-represent
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From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
lounged
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From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
low-ceilingedadjective
having a lower than normal ceiling
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
march in a procession
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
multiplyverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪ/
combine by multiplication
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
plashverb
interlace the shoots of
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
promiscuouslyadverb
in an indiscriminate manner
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
self-indulgencenoun
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
virtù
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From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
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 In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They lounged in the easiest of chairs in the easiest of attitudes, and, as they puffed their havannahs, did not ill-represent in tableau the luxurious self-indulgence of the age we live in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
belonging to which person
From this reading They had dined, and their coffee stood before them on a table spread with a costly dessert and several bottles, whose length of neck and color indicated choice liquor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
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 As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In one of those low-ceilinged apartments of a Parisian _hôtel_ which modern luxury seems peculiarly to affect, decorating the walls with the richest hangings, and gathering together promiscuously objects of art and _virtù_, along with what can minister to voluptuous ease, Maitland and Caffarelli were now seated.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For let us talk as we will of progress and mental activity, be as boastful as we may about the march of science and discovery, in what are we so really conspicuous as in the inventions that multiply ease, and bring the means of indulgence within the reach of even moderate fortune?
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading As the wood fire crackled and flared on the ample hearth, a heavy plash of hail struck the window, and threatened almost to smash it.
