Chapter VIII

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

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

(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 SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

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

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

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

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

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

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

the act of burning something

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

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

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

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

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

start firing a weapon

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

possessive form of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

shining unsteadily

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

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

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

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

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

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

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

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

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

immediately past

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

a particular point in time

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

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

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

possessing material wealth

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

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

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading LITTLE FERGUS "Old portraits round in order set, Carved heavy tables, chairs, buffet Of dark mahogany."

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

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

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

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

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

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

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

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

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

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

look attentively

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

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

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

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

From this reading SOUTHEY For there was a bright fire burning in the room, which sent red rays flickering and dancing in all directions, lighting up the faded tints of the ancient curtains and covers, and bringing rich crimson shades out of the shining, old dark mahogany furniture.

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 He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were flowers too; a bouquet of autumn leaves--bronze and copper and olive--with two or three fragile "last roses" in the middle, on which Gratian's eyes rested with pleasure for a moment, on their way to the small figure--the most interesting object of all.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was lying on a little sofa, placed so as to be within reach of the fire's warmth, and yet near enough to the window for him to see out into the garden, to watch the life of the birds and the plants, the clouds and the breezes.