used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
Cleeve
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From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading On our left were three or four heavily curtained windows.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
without deviation
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
earlsnounUS /ɜːrlz/
plural of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
one or the other of two
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On our left were three or four heavily curtained windows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
to a considerable degree
From this reading On our left were three or four heavily curtained windows.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
interspersedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
LADY'SnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
set afire or burning
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
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 Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
oak-panelled
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From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On our left were three or four heavily curtained windows.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
sconcesnounUS /ˈskɑːnsɪz/
plural of “sconce” — a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
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 OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
accept gladly
From this reading OF THE KING’S ERRAND AND MY LADY’S WELCOME THE interior was brilliantly lighted by a number of wax candles set in sconces against the walls, their light reflected by a cunning arrangement of broad mirrors that hung upon the deep oak-panelled surface behind them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon our right, three broad stairs, flanked on either side by a richly carved balustrade, led up to a little landing, on which, directly facing the steps, were a pair of folding doors.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading From this landing the stairway divided, ascending left and right to a gallery overhead, that ran along the whole length of that side of the hall.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading On our left were three or four heavily curtained windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Between these the light fell upon many a portrait of past earls of Cleeve, interspersed with arms of various countries and the trophies of the chase.
