Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

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

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

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

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

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From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

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From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

having made preparations

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

a social unit living together

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

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

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

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

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

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

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

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

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

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

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

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

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

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

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

and nothing more

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

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

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

the local environment

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

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From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

not often

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

get by special effort

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

providing privacy or seclusion

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

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From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

confined on all sides

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

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

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

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

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

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

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

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

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

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 The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

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

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The chief seat of the family, indeed, was situated in Somersetshire, but Curberry, not possessing a sporting nature, rarely went to live in the country.

at the time that

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.

which person or people

From this reading A BUSY AFTERNOON Lord Curberry was something of a student and a great deal of a man-about-town, so his residence at Blackheath was an ideal one for an individual who blended such opposite qualities.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading The Blackheath estate was not large, consisting only of a few acres of woodland, surrounded by a lofty stone wall; but this wall and the trees of the park so sequestered the house that its seclusion suggested a situation in the very wildest parts of England.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In every way, therefore, this compact place suited Lord Curberry and he lived there for the greater part of the year.

but in spite of that

From this reading His pleasant Georgian mansion of mellow red brick stood sufficiently far from London to secure privacy for study, and yet was sufficiently near to enable its owner to reach Piccadilly, Bond Street, the clubs and the theatres, easily when he felt so disposed.