Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

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

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

from appearances alone

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

plural of “appendage” — an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

move towards

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

a line of approach

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

having a dark color

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

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From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

divisible by two

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

at any time

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

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

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

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

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

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From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

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

From this reading HOHENFELS.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

without bounds

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

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 The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

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

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

intermediate in size

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

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

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

not one, and not any

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

in an original manner

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

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

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

make square

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The buildings, at a little distance from Hohenfels, Hamilton now instinctively knew to be a brewery and its appendages, and he examined them with less curiosity, but infinitely more interest, than on a former occasion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

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

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

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

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

at the time that

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

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

From this reading It was beautifully situated on the side of a rocky mountain, from which circumstance it probably derived its name.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading IT was late on the evening of the ensuing day when Hamilton reached Hohenfels, a moderate-sized, high-roofed dwelling-house, having two dark-coloured massive square towers as wings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.

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

From this reading Avenue there was none; the narrow private road which conducted to it (though passing through woods with open glades, which, even without their splendid mountain background, would have successfully rivalled any avenue Hamilton had ever seen in England) was evidently intended to serve equally as an approach to several comfortable peasants’ houses, which, apparently, more than the genius of an engineer, had originally directed its course.