Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

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

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

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

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

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

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

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

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

in tiny pieces

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

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

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

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

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

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

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

coins made of gold

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

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

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

someone who makes jewelry

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

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 “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

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

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

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

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

not in physical motion

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

not any; not one

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

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

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

obscene terms for feces

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

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

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

transport commercially

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

do one's shopping

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

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

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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 It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

someone who makes or repairs articles of silver

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Sweeping the great bruise on her temple the long hazel curls fell straightly to the floor and glimmered in the firelight.

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

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading For her pallor and her stillness she might have been of marble, but now and then she moaned a little and her breast rose with her troubled breath.

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

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.

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

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

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

From this reading Along the oak settle which was drawn up close to the fire lay Delia with her head motionless on a pile of brilliant cushions and her hands slackly clasped on her bosom.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was a little room hung with thick and very rich stamped leather and containing the choicest of Lumley’s stock as silversmith and jeweler; on the wide mantelshelf stood a full-rigged ship in beaten gold, a great crystal glowing at the poop; either side of this were two bloodstone candlesticks finely set in silver.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “THERE WAS NO MASSACRE IN GLENCOE” In the back parlor of Lumley’s shop in the Cannon Gate, Lord Stair sat with his elbows on the table, smoking a long clay-pipe.