Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

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

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

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From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

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

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

an old form of “does”

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

divisible by two

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

very far away in space or time

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

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

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

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

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

a search for knowledge

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

engage in

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

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 A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

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

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

not any; not one

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

on one occasion

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

above and across; more than

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

located far away spatially

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

possessing or believed to possess magic power especially protective power

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

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

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

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

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading Tubbermore, too, fell back into its former condition of ruin and decay.

communicated in words

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

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

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

in or at the place that

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.

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

From this reading “How sweete and lovely dost thou make the shame Which, like a canker in the fragrant rose, Doth spot the beautie of thy budding name.”

which person or people

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

belonging to which person

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading No one seemed to know into whose hands the estate had fallen, but the talismanic word “Chancery” appeared to satisfy every inquiry, and account for a desolation that brooded over the property and all who dwelt on it.

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

From this reading A large neglected-looking house, with closed shutters and grass-grown steps, would attract the attention of some passing stranger to ask whom it belonged to, but the name of Mr. Cashel was almost all that many knew of him, and a vague impression that he was travelling in some remote and faraway land.

a late time of life

From this reading Some years passed over, and the name of Roland Cashel ceased to be uttered, or his memory even evoked, in that capital where once his wealth, his eccentricities, and his notoriety had been the theme of every tongue.