adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
allegoricaladjectiveUS /ˌæləˈɡɔːrəkəl/
used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
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From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
CASTLEnounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
chevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
lednounUS /led/
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 It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
precipitatelyadverb
at breakneck speed
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
untamedadjective
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The first of these portraits hung opposite the windows at the right of the entrance door and was that of a chevalier in full armor, whose teeth gleamed from under his long moustache like those of an untamed tiger.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was a very large room, longer than it was wide, and lighted by three windows, the middle one of which opened from top to bottom like a door and led out upon the balcony.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CASTLE OF BERGENHEIM The appearance of the room into which the lady had precipitately entered, when startled by the thunder, corresponded with the edifice to which it belonged.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading The woodwork and ceiling were in chestnut, which time had polished and a skilful hand had ornamented with a profusion of allegorical figures.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The beauty of this work of art was almost entirely concealed by a very remarkable decoration which covered every side of the room, consisting of one of the most glorious collections of family portraits which a country chateau of the nineteenth century could offer.
