used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
(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 There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
CULPA
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From this reading MEA CULPA.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
Dene
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From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
easy-going
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From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
immemorialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
immediately past
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
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 For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
MEA
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From this reading MEA CULPA.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
potentatesnounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪts/
plural of “potentate” — a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
rangingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
wandering freely
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
shrubberies
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From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
Squire's
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From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
SquiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
Vavasour
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From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
accept gladly
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were all sorts of rooms at Dene, ranging through all degrees of luxury, from magnificence down to comfort.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To the last class certainly belonged especial apartment, which, from time immemorial, had been called "the Squire's own."
which person or people
From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
withdrawing-room
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From this reading For many generations this had represented the withdrawing-room, the council chamber, the study, and the divan of the easy-going potentates who had ruled the destinies of the House of Vavasour; if their authority over the rest of the mansion was sometimes disputed, _here_ at least they reigned supreme.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There was easy access from without, by a door opening on a narrow winding walk that led through thick shrubberies into the stables, so that the Squires were enabled to welcome in their sanctum, unobserved, such modest and retiring comrades as, from the state of their apparel or of their nerves, did not feel equal to the terrors of the grand entrance.
