Chapter XVI · A Luncheon at the Priory

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

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

(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 The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

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

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

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From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

a small house with a single story

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

a barn for cows

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

a room used for dining

From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

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From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

increase twofold

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

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From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

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

From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

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

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

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

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

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

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

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From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

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

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

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From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

immediately past

From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

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From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

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

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

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

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

clean or organized

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

on one occasion

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

a course over which races are run

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

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

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

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From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

having or showing or conforming to good taste

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

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

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

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

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

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

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

a qualitative change

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading It needed not the assurance of Mr. Kimball, the house-agent, to proclaim that his client was very unlike the last occupant of the place.

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

From this reading The conservatory had been converted into a dining-room; the former dinner-room being fitted up for a billiard-room.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

precisely as stated

From this reading So complete, indeed, was the transformation, there was but very little left beyond the natural outline of the scenery to remind one of that lovely nook in which the tasteful cottage nestled.

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

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

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

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Swiss cowhouse, a pretty little conceit, on which Lendrick had lavished some money and more time, was turned into a stable, with three loose boxes; and the neat lawn, whose velvet sward was scarce less beautiful than the glittering flower-beds that studded it, was ruthlessly cut up into a racecourse, with hurdles and fences and double ditches, to represent a stiff country, and offer all the features of a steeple-chase.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading It was well for poor Lendrick that he was not to witness the great change which, in a few short weeks, had been effected in his once home.