Chapter VII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

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

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

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From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

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

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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From this reading AURORA'S STRANGE PENSIONER.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

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From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

a female human offspring

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

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From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

a social unit living together

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

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From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

publicly announced

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

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

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

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

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

people descended from a common ancestor

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

held up in the air

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

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

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

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 The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

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

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

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

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

the beneficiary of a pension fund

From this reading AURORA'S STRANGE PENSIONER.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

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

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

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

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading AURORA'S STRANGE PENSIONER.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It seemed as if some heavy burden had been taken away, as if some cruel shadow had been lifted from the lives of father and daughter.

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

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

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

kept in good condition

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

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

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

which person or people

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Archibald Floyd received the news of his daughter's choice with evident pride and satisfaction.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The banker took his family back to Felden Woods, with Talbot Bulstrode in his train; and the chintz rooms--pretty, cheerful chambers, with bow-windows that looked across the well-kept stable-yard into long glades of oak and beech--were prepared for the ex-hussar, who was to spend his Christmas at Felden.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Mrs. Alexander and her husband were established with her family in the western wing; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were located at the eastern angle; for it was the hospitable custom of the old banker to summon his kinsfolk about him early in December, and to keep them with him till the bells of picturesque Beckenham church had heralded in the New Year.