Chapter XV

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

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

(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 Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

in addition

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

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

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

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

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

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

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

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

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

on or to one side

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

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

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

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From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

-ing form of “expire” — lose validity

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

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

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

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

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

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

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

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

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

a message received and understood

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

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

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

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

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

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

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

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

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

above and across; more than

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

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

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

put into a recess

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

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

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

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

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

filled with shade

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

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

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

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

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

characterized by soft sounds

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

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

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Setting aside all melancholy and superstitious influences arising from the mournful ceremony which, so short a time before, had taken place, the night seemed sad and forbidding in itself.

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

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

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

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

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

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

not seen or perceived

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

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

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

at the time that

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

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

From this reading Their apartment lay in a snug recess formed by the projection outside of two tower-like portions of the building, in one of which also his father's room was situated.

belonging to which person

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The landscape that lay far below appeared a black gulf, over which the soughing of the wind sounded like the fitful panting breath, the expiring complaints, of some vast unseen creature of the darkness, whose existence might thus be shadowed to the ear, though not to the eyes, of man.

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 When he looked a few moments from the window it was as though the blind, dead sky came close to the panes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Relates what happened to Mr. Lupton on the night of the funeral.--Together with some curious information respecting Longstaff, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pale-thorpe._ It was late when Colin Clink and his wife retired to rest.