used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
architravenounUS /ˈɑːrkətreɪv/
the molding around a door or window
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
aux
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From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
branchingadjectiveUS /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
having branches
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
cerfs
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From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
Chantilly
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From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
ChateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
Cours
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From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
travel across or pass over
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
divisible by two
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
apart from; not including
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
set up or found
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
friezenounUS /friːz/
an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
only a very short time before
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
imaginings
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From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
and nothing more
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
immediately past
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
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 In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
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 Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
not any; not one
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
with speed
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
sculpturedadjectiveUS /ˈskʌlptʃərd/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed, indeed, a fit place for melancholy imaginings; and to such sad purpose had Anne of Austria applied it.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
smallnessnounUS /ˈsmɔːlnəs/
the property of having a relatively small size
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
express in speech
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
stags
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From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
trellis-work
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From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Containing a great many things not more curious and interesting than true.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But at the time I speak of, namely, two days after the Queen's arrival at Chantilly, no such cheering ray found entrance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
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 In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
at the time that
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
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 The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the old Chateau of Chantilly was a long gallery, which went by the name of the _Cours aux cerfs_, from the number of stags' heads which appeared curiously sculptured upon the frieze, with their long branching horns projecting from the wall, and so far extended on both sides as to cross each other and form an extraordinary sort of trellis-work architrave, before they reached the ceiling.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading The windows of this gallery were far apart, and narrow, admitting but little light into the interior, which, being of a dingy stone colour, could hardly have been rendered cheerful even by the brightest sunshine; but which, both from the smallness of the windows and the projection of a high tower on the other side of the court, was kept in continual shadow, except when in the longest days of summer the sun just passed the angle of the opposite building and threw a parting gleam through the last window, withdrawn as quickly as bestowed.
