Chapter IV

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

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

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

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

carefully weighed

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

a room used for dining

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

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

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

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

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

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

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

ten 10s

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

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

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

plural of “income” — the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

set afire or burning

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

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

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

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

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

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

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

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

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

not in physical motion

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

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

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Nugent was considered to have made a great difference in the house since the doctor’s time.

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

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

precisely as stated

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

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

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His heavy, old furniture was still in the dining-room, and indeed, more or less, throughout the rooms; but chintz or cretonne and appropriate draperies go a long way, according to the taste of the time.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

at the time that

From this reading It looked most comfortable and bright in the evening when the lamps were lighted and there was a good fire and the curtains were drawn.

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

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

which person or people

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The drawing-room was darkened in the winter days by the veranda, which was very desirable and pleasant in the summer, and chilled a little by the windows which opened to the floor on a level with the little terrace on which the house stood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The little house called Greenbank was like a hundred other little houses in the country, the superior houses of the village, the homes of small people with small incomes, who still are ladies and gentlemen, the equals of those in the hall, not those in the cottage.