Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

(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 THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

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

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

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

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

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

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

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

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

the act of constructing something

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

divisible by two

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

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From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

set up or found

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

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

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

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

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

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

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

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 One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

the middle of the day

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

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

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

and nothing more

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

in an original manner

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

above and across; more than

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

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

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

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

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

only a very short time before

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

get rid of

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

in the near future

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

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

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

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

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

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

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

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

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

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

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

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

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

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 THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

possessive form of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

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

From this reading The apartment was on the ground floor, and separated from the larger hall only by an internal wall.

look attentively

From this reading THYMA CASTLE Soon afterwards the hollow sound of the warden's horn, from the watch over the gate of the wall, proclaimed the hour of noon, and they all assembled for dinner in the banqueting chamber.

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

From this reading In the front there were originally only two rooms, extensive for those old days, but not sufficiently so for ours.

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

From this reading The house, erected in the time of the ancients, was not designed for our present style of life; it possessed, indeed, many comforts and conveniences which are scarcely now to be found in the finest palaces, but it lacked the breadth of construction which our architects have now in view.

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 One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading One of these had therefore been enlarged, by throwing into it a back room and part of the entrance, and even then it was not long enough for the Baron's retainers, and at feast-time a wooden shed was built opposite, and up to the window, to continue, as it were, the apartment out of doors.