Chapter X

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

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

put in effect

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

(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 St. Croix knew her for the Marquise de Pomponne; the interest of his gaze was all for her companion.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

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

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading St. Croix knew her for the Marquise de Pomponne; the interest of his gaze was all for her companion.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

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From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading St. Croix knew her for the Marquise de Pomponne; the interest of his gaze was all for her companion.

set up or found

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

a long fixed look

From this reading St. Croix knew her for the Marquise de Pomponne; the interest of his gaze was all for her companion.

coins made of gold

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading St. Croix knew her for the Marquise de Pomponne; the interest of his gaze was all for her companion.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

located inward

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading St. Croix knew her for the Marquise de Pomponne; the interest of his gaze was all for her companion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading St. Croix knew her for the Marquise de Pomponne; the interest of his gaze was all for her companion.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

provided with artificial light

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

From this reading St. Croix knew her for the Marquise de Pomponne; the interest of his gaze was all for her companion.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

held or filled or in use

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading The house of M. de Pomponne was situated in the outskirts of the Hague, and transformed into as much resemblance to a French château as taste and money could accomplish.

any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading Seated by the bright fire was a dark-haired lady in a brown velvet gown, engaged in making lace.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

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

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

a Caucasian

From this reading AT THE HOUSE OF M. LE MARQUIS DE POMPONNE Hyacinthe St. Croix, awaiting the pleasure of his employer, was agreeably diverted by the view he had of an inner room furnished in white and gold and occupied by two ladies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The chamber in which St. Croix found himself was hung with fine Flemish tapestry, representing the legend of St. Ursula, and divided from the other apartment by carved doors that stood open, revealing an elegant room furnished in Spanish leather and tulip wood, and lit by the soft radiance of a crystal lamp.