Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

later than; following

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

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

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

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

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

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

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

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From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

a period of 100 years

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

cut or trimmed by clipping

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

lively and spirited

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

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

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

apart from; not including

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

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From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

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

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

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

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

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

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

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

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

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

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

immediately past

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

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 At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

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From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

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

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

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From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

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

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

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

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

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

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

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

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

in the direction of

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The others, who appeared to have been waiting some time, instantly turned toward the door, and one after another was greeted by the count and introduced to Edwin.

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

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

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

From this reading Several slender tawny greyhounds came bounding toward them and completed the illusion that they were entering a banqueting hall of the _rococo_ times.

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

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

which person or people

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.

belonging to which person

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading At the other end of the apartment a glass door opened upon a balcony, and this, like the two windows on each side, afforded a view of the park, whose majestic trees towered above the long clipped hedges and arbors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The room was spacious and lofty, of an oblong shape, with rounded corners adorned in the richest style of the last century with gilded stucco-work and huge pier glasses which reflected the light of the candles in the large glass chandelier and the glittering silver on the table.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Nothing recalled the present century except an elegant piano, at which a young man sat who failed to hear the entrance of the master of the house and his guest, amid the noise made by his dashing passages.