Chapter IX · In the Library

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

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

(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 |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

in addition

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

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

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

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

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

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

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

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

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

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

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

increase twofold

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

beyond normal limits

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was upon the first floor, and occupied the space of at least three reception-rooms.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It was upon the first floor, and occupied the space of at least three reception-rooms.

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From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

set up or found

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

comparative of “gloomy” — depressingly dark

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

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

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

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

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was upon the first floor, and occupied the space of at least three reception-rooms.

a room where books are kept

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

used to form the superlative

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

not one, and not any

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It was upon the first floor, and occupied the space of at least three reception-rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

coated with paint

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

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From this reading It was upon the first floor, and occupied the space of at least three reception-rooms.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

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

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading It was upon the first floor, and occupied the space of at least three reception-rooms.

having a supporting base

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

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

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

not in physical motion

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

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

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

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

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

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

From this reading It was upon the first floor, and occupied the space of at least three reception-rooms.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

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

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

in the direction of

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

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

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was upon the first floor, and occupied the space of at least three reception-rooms.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

plural of “wall” — 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 Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

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

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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

From this reading |OF all the pleasant rooms--and they were many--that were to be found at Mirk Abbey, the Library was by far the most charming.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

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

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.

a Caucasian

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

which person or people

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

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 This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading An architect might have said that the rest of the house had been somewhat sacrificed to it; a bookworm might have wished it gloomier and more retired; but for a lover of literature who was also a judge of beauty, it was well-nigh perfect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This aisle, still a broad space, was set alternately with flower-vases and statues of white marble, though none of these were so tall as to hide from one standing at the door the view of the huge painted window at the southern end.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Long as it was, its excessive breadth might have been objected to, but that the effect of this was diminished to exactly the right proportions by huge double bookcases, which jutted out at right angles from the walls; thus the place was broken up, as it were, into a number of little studies, closed in upon three sides, but open, of course, towards what in a church would be called the aisle.