Chapter I

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

(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 evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

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

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

at right angles to the center line of a ship

From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

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From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading LONDON W.C.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

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

From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

-ing form of “glorify” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

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

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

a room where books are kept

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONDON W.C.

a female domestic

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

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

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

of windows; divided by vertical bars or piers usually of stone

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "HENRY OF NAVARRE," "A MAID OF BRITTANY," "FOR CHURCH AND CHIEFTAIN," ETC.

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

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

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

From this reading The evening sunshine fell athwart the pleasant gardens of Berrington Manor, glorifying all.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

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From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading LONDON W.C.

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From this reading They shone, too, on the figure of an old man, seated near an open casement, in the wainscotted library.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Stray beams of light stole through the mullioned windows of the old grey building, peeping unbidden into dusty corners and dim recesses.