Chapter IX

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

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

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

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

an expert or collector of antiquities

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

in an artistic manner

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

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

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

terminate

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

a small house with a single story

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

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From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

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From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

having a sunken area

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

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From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

move gently or carefully

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

in an effectual manner

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

apart from; not including

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

abounding in grass

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

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

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

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

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

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

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

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

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

overgrown with moss

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

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

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

and nothing more

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

covered with growing plants

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

almost; nearly

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

having the rafters especially having them visible

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

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

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

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

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

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

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

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

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

plural of “staircase” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

confined on all sides

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

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

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

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

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

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 There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

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

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

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

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

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

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

a Caucasian

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

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 Some former enterprising inhabitant had introduced into the drawing-room one long French window, by which there was a practicable exit into the garden; and this was the only modern point in the house.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading There were two sitting-rooms, which were large and low, with raftered roofs, and small, deep-set windows overgrown with creepers; and there was a garden, almost as rambling as the house itself, and surrounded by old walls and hedges which effectually shut out every view, except into its own grassy, mossy depths.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It looked large from outside--something between a mansion and a cottage--and within was full of useless passages, confused little rooms, and bits of staircases on which the unaccustomed passenger might break his neck with ease, and a general waste of space and disorder of arrangement which pleased the antiquary as quaint, but was much less desirable practically than artistically.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The White House did not stand on the Green, but on one of the roads leading out of it, at a short distance from that centre of the world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Some people said it spoilt the room, which otherwise would have been perfect; but it was a great convenience and comfort to the Damerels in summer, at least.