Chapter XVIII · Gossip

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

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

treat badly

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

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

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

(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 The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

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

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

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

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

-ing form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

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From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

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

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

having made preparations

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

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

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

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

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

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

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

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From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

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

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

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

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

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

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

not any; not one

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

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

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

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

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

a person who buys

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

on the contrary

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

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

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

express in speech

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

plural of “statuette” — a small carved or molded figure

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

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

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

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From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

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From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

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

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

the act of using

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading The pot may call the kettle black, But kettle pays the favour back, And useless is all indignation, For 'tis the law of compensation."

precisely as stated

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

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 As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

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

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

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

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

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

From this reading As the Master had not much idea of arranging furniture according to individual taste, beyond banishing some rather "rapid" pictures from the walls and replacing them by hunting trophies from his American trip, he left the rooms in their original state, which was by no means a bad one.

which person or people

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Johnnie Armstrong indeed had been moved to wrath by seeing such a lot of money spent on costly trifles, for the charming little statuettes in bronze, the delicate ornaments in Dresden china, and the thousand and one nick-nacks suggestive of cultured taste were all so many objects of horror in the eyes of Mr. Armstrong, being evidence of sinful waste on the part of their purchaser.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If friends are poor and you can't use 'em, 'Tis always pleasant to abuse 'em, Although in their turn it is true, They're sure to speak the worst of you.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Otterburn's chambers in a pleasant street off Piccadilly were furnished in a very comfortable fashion, having been the property of an extravagant young man who came to grief on the turf, and thereupon disposed of his rooms and their contents to Angus Macjean, who was looking for apartments.