used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
anew
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The little room in which I am writing is charming in the daintiness of its colouring and the simplicity of its furnishings.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading The little room in which I am writing is charming in the daintiness of its colouring and the simplicity of its furnishings.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading There is just a suspicion of pink in the creamy wallpaper, and the deeper cream of the woodwork.
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/
of the color of cream
From this reading There is just a suspicion of pink in the creamy wallpaper, and the deeper cream of the woodwork.
daintinessnoun
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The little room in which I am writing is charming in the daintiness of its colouring and the simplicity of its furnishings.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading There is just a suspicion of pink in the creamy wallpaper, and the deeper cream of the woodwork.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading The little room in which I am writing is charming in the daintiness of its colouring and the simplicity of its furnishings.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
HUBBARDnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
inlaidadjectiveUS /ˈɪnleɪd/
adorned by inlays
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little room in which I am writing is charming in the daintiness of its colouring and the simplicity of its furnishings.
and nothing more
From this reading There is just a suspicion of pink in the creamy wallpaper, and the deeper cream of the woodwork.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little room in which I am writing is charming in the daintiness of its colouring and the simplicity of its furnishings.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
mirroredadjectiveUS /ˈmɪrərd/
like or characteristic of a mirror image
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
on one occasion
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
permanencynoun
the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
a light shade of red
From this reading There is just a suspicion of pink in the creamy wallpaper, and the deeper cream of the woodwork.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The little room in which I am writing is charming in the daintiness of its colouring and the simplicity of its furnishings.
satinwoodnoun
West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The little room in which I am writing is charming in the daintiness of its colouring and the simplicity of its furnishings.
stalactites
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From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading There is just a suspicion of pink in the creamy wallpaper, and the deeper cream of the woodwork.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am living in luxury again, a luxury which has, alas! more of permanency in it than before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is just a suspicion of pink in the creamy wallpaper, and the deeper cream of the woodwork.
to-day
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From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
precisely as stated
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
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 The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
wallpapernounUS /ˈwɔːlpeɪpər/
a decorative paper for the walls of rooms
From this reading There is just a suspicion of pink in the creamy wallpaper, and the deeper cream of the woodwork.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bed, like the dressing table and the chairs, is in satinwood, beautifully inlaid, and the wardrobe is an enormous cavern in the wall, with mirrored doors behind which my few belongings hang suspended like ghostly stalactites.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading There is just a suspicion of pink in the creamy wallpaper, and the deeper cream of the woodwork.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading MOTHER HUBBARD HEARS THE CALL The world is very drab to-day, as I look out of my bedroom window at the Hall and once more open the book in which I set down the experiences of my pilgrimage.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The little room in which I am writing is charming in the daintiness of its colouring and the simplicity of its furnishings.
