Chapter V

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

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

later than; following

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

(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 Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

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

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

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From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

a small and delicately worked piece

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

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From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

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From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FLIGHT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Carr had spent much time and money on his house, and was proud of it.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

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

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

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

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Old Mr. Carr had spent much time and money on his house, and was proud of it.

United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Old Mr. Carr had spent much time and money on his house, and was proud of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Carr had spent much time and money on his house, and was proud of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Old Mr. Carr had spent much time and money on his house, and was proud of it.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

located far away spatially

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Old Mr. Carr had spent much time and money on his house, and was proud of it.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

in the direction of

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

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

From this reading In a quiet and remote street of the city was situated the house of Mr. Carr.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

at the time that

From this reading The fretwork in the hall, and the devices on the windows--bright in colours when the sun shone through them, but otherwise dark and sombre--imparted the idea of a miniature chapel, when seen by a stranger for the first time.

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

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Robert Carr walked towards it, with a moody look upon his face, after quitting William Arkell--a plain, dull-looking house, as seen from the street, presenting little in aspect beyond a dead wall, for most of the windows looked the other way, or on to the side garden--but a perfect bijou of a house inside, all on a small scale, with stained glass illuminating the hall, and statues and pictures ornamenting the rooms.