used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
basketfulnoun
the quantity contained in a basket
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And, without, it had been the same.
BrieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
closetsnounUS /ˈklɑːzəts/
plural of “closet” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
a state at a particular time
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
Dennis
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From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
command with authority
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
dubbedverbUS /dʌbd/
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
embellishedverbUS /emˈbelɪʃt/
past form of “embellish” — add details to
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
fancifulness
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From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
flaggedverbUS /flæɡd/
inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
harmfuladjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmfəl/
causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The stables, substantial as the house, were in a like condition of neglect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
inasmuch
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From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
messuagenoun
(law) a dwelling house and its adjacent buildings and the adjacent land used by the household
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
mid-day
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From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
a form of address for a man
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
necessaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The stables, substantial as the house, were in a like condition of neglect.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
obstructionsnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃənz/
plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
not divisible by two
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
pitfallsnounUS /ˈpɪtfɔːlz/
plural of “pitfall” — an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
plainest
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From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And, without, it had been the same.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The stables, substantial as the house, were in a like condition of neglect.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The stables, substantial as the house, were in a like condition of neglect.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
summarizedverbUS /ˈsʌməraɪzd/
past form of “summarize” — give a summary
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
Tuke
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From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
precisely as stated
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
whereby
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From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
whereof
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From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Briefly, these included, in the matter of “furnished apartments,” the chamber in which he rested--whereof the plainest of necessaries was comprised in a table and a few chairs; his bedroom, already described; two little closets in the north wing, appropriated to Dennis and his sister, and very modestly equipped; and a kitchen embellished with a basketful of odd pots and pans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About mid-day Mr. Tuke sat himself down, like a man thoroughly wearied, in his great flagged hall--which, with a fancifulness of conceit, he had dubbed his dining-room--and summarized, with a completely depressed air, the fruits of his morning’s exploration.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And, without, it had been the same.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For the rest, a score of rooms, large and small--of direct access, or approached by way of tortuous passages, whereby unexpected steps to nowhere were the least harmful of many pitfalls and obstructions--represented the present value of his inheritance, and so far as they went, a purely negative one, inasmuch as it seemed that the small fortune that would be required to put them into a moderate state of repair, would be sufficient to purchase elsewhere a messuage in sound and habitable condition.
