adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
COMEverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW COME THEY THERE?
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
fawn-colouredadjective
having the color of a fawn
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
fendernounUS /ˈfendər/
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
fire-irons
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From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
HOW
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From this reading HOW COME THEY THERE?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
London-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
middle-classadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/
occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
mirroredadjectiveUS /ˈmɪrərd/
like or characteristic of a mirror image
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
morocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
occupiersnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪərz/
plural of “occupier” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
round-backedadjective
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
THEREadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW COME THEY THERE?
THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW COME THEY THERE?
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was a dining-room, of good size, appointed with all the things a dining-room "ought" to have, mostly new, and entirely expensive--mirrored sideboard in oak; heavy chairs, just the dozen, in fawn-coloured morocco seats and backs--the dining-room, in short, of a London-house inhabited by rich middle-class people.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/
displeasing to the senses
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not a thing in it had to do with genuine individual choice, but merely with the fashion and custom of the class to which its occupiers belonged.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading A big fire blazed in the low round-backed grate, whose flashes were reflected in the steel fender and the ugly fire-irons that were never used.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The room was handsomely furnished, but such as I would quarrel with none for calling common, for it certainly was uninteresting.
