used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
branchedadjectiveUS /bræntʃt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
bustsnounUS /bʌsts/
plural of “bust” — a complete failure
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
calf-bound
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From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
Cato
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From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
chimneypiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
domedadjectiveUS /doʊmd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
start firing a weapon
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
garlands
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From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
depressingly dark
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
not accessible to view
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
labeledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
letteringnounUS /ˈletərɪŋ/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
a room where books are kept
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
MASTER'SnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
attach to a support
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
coated with paint
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
periwignoun
a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
with low volume
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
ringlets
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From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
SolonnounUS /ˈsoʊlən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
somberlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːmbərli/
in a somber manner
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
make square
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
St
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From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
StairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
be standing; be upright
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
well-lit
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From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
which person or people
From this reading In the center of the wall, facing the door, stood a large black oak desk with a bureau either side; on it lay papers and books with two grim bronze busts, labeled “Cato” and “Solon” in lettering that glittered somberly; one of the lamps hung immediately over the desk and threw a strong light down on the man who sat there reading a faded calf-bound volume.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE MASTER’S WIFE Late that evening the Master of Stair entered his mansion in St. James’s Square and passed through the great empty house to the library at the back.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Dull red velvet curtains draped the long windows, and a heavy pile carpet of the same color covered the floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
wreathed
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From this reading This room was vast, handsomely furnished and gloomy, well-lit by hanging lamps and a great fire on the massive hearth; the walls were lined with books, the ceiling domed and painted with dark figures that appeared to mount into endless space; the chimneypiece, wreathed with heavy garlands of wooden flowers, supported a huge branched silver stand filled with candles that were reflected in the mirror behind.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading He was quietly dressed in dark brown, and his face, wrinkled, as a walnut shell, was almost hidden by the ringlets of his enormous periwig; he was thin and bent, sixty or sixty-five and had an indescribable air of ease and comfort, as if he was in his element and vastly enjoying himself.
