Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

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

From this reading BARBARA MAKES A SPEECH.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

anew

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

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From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

(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 “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

an experience that appalls

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

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From this reading BARBARA MAKES A SPEECH.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

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From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

greatly pleased

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

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From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

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

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading BARBARA MAKES A SPEECH.

of very great significance

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

used to form the superlative

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

in the near future

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

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From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading BARBARA MAKES A SPEECH.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

the season of growth

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

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

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

precisely as stated

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.

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

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

during the time that

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

belonging to which person

From this reading Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

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 Sir Robert, whose taste at any rate was good, thought them so appalling that while waiting for his host and partner, whom he had come to see, he took a seat in the bow window of the sitting-room and studied the view that nobody had been able to spoil.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

an established custom

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading While Alan and Barbara, on the most momentous occasion of their lives, were seated upon the fallen oak in the woods that thrilled with the breath of spring, another interview was taking place in Mr. Champers-Haswell’s private suite at The Court, the decorations of which, as he was wont to inform his visitors, had cost nearly £2000.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Presently Mr. Haswell emerged from his bedroom, wrapped in a dressing gown and looking very pale and shaky.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Delighted to see you all right again,” said Sir Robert as he wheeled up a chair into which Mr. Haswell sank.