used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
alternatedverbUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪd/
past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
subject to appointment
From this reading The room he occupied was charmingly appointed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
BookcasesnounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪsɪz/
plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading A richly-colored carpet covered the floor.
center-table
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From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
chandeliernounUS /ʃændəˈlɪr/
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading The room he occupied was charmingly appointed.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A richly-colored carpet covered the floor.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
etc
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From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A richly-colored carpet covered the floor.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The room he occupied was charmingly appointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
and nothing more
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
paper-weights
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From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
richly-colored
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From this reading A richly-colored carpet covered the floor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room he occupied was charmingly appointed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
statuarynounUS /ˈstætʃuːeri/
statues collectively
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Leonard was in quite a serious mood as he sat that evening in the spacious library of his elegant home.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
well-filled
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From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading An elegant chandelier in bronze hung over the wide center-table, which was covered with delicate bits of ornament, utilized as ink stands, paper-weights, etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Bookcases in rich foreign woods, well-filled with tasteful volumes, alternated with fine pictures and suggestive bits of statuary, gave the room an aspect which only combined culture and wealth could produce.
