Chapter VI

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

point of contact between two objects or parts

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

move towards

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

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From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

plural of “cling” — fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

causing dejection

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

one or the other of two

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

the face or front of a building

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

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

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

abounding in grass

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

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From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

overgrown with ivy

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

plural of “knob” — a circular rounded projection or protuberance

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

an agricultural county of eastern England on the North Sea

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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From this reading MARCHMONT TOWERS.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

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From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

overgrown with moss

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

impressive in appearance

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

an eight-sided polygon

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

and nothing more

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

above and across; more than

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

a four-sided polygon

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

in a restless manner

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

make visible

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

having a supporting base

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

impressive in appearance

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

masonry done with stone

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

get on top of; deal with successfully

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

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From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading MARCHMONT TOWERS.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

someone who visits

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

look attentively

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading A broad stone terrace stretches the entire length of the grim facade, from tower to tower; and three flights of steps lead from the terrace to the broad lawn, which loses itself in a vast grassy flat, only broken by a few clumps of trees and a dismal pool of black water, but called by courtesy a park.

toward the west

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

in or at the place that

From this reading The mansion looks westward: but there is another approach, a low archway on the southern side, which leads into a quadrangle, where there is a quaint little door under a stone portico, ivy-covered like the rest; a comfortable little door of massive oak, studded with knobs of rusty iron,--a door generally affected by visitors familiar with the house.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

which person or people

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

belonging to which person

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

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 Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Grim stone griffins surmount the terrace-steps, and griffins' heads and other architectural monstrosities, worn and moss-grown, keep watch and ward over every door and window, every archway and abutment--frowning threat and defiance upon the daring visitor who approaches the great house by this, the formidable chief entrance.

a late time of life

From this reading There is a lapse of three years and a half between the acts; and the curtain rises to reveal a widely-different picture:--the picture of a noble mansion in the flat Lincolnshire country; a stately pile of building, standing proudly forth against a background of black woodland; a noble building, supported upon either side by an octagon tower, whose solid masonry is half-hidden by the ivy which clings about the stonework, trailing here and there, and flapping restlessly with every breath of wind against the narrow casements.