Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading The labyrinths of the maze were inextricably tangled, and the long green alleys wanted clearing out.

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

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

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

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

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From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

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

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The labyrinths of the maze were inextricably tangled, and the long green alleys wanted clearing out.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

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From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

capable of being perceived as different or distinct

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

at any time

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The labyrinths of the maze were inextricably tangled, and the long green alleys wanted clearing out.

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

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

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

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

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

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

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From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

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

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

in an inextricable manner

From this reading The labyrinths of the maze were inextricably tangled, and the long green alleys wanted clearing out.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

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From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

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

From this reading The labyrinths of the maze were inextricably tangled, and the long green alleys wanted clearing out.

set down according to a plan

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

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

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

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 The labyrinths of the maze were inextricably tangled, and the long green alleys wanted clearing out.

for more time

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading The labyrinths of the maze were inextricably tangled, and the long green alleys wanted clearing out.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

a troupe of minstrels

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

disregarded

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

not any; not one

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

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

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

on one occasion

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

covered with growing plants

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

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

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

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

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

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

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

only a very short time before

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

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

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

in a confused mass

From this reading The labyrinths of the maze were inextricably tangled, and the long green alleys wanted clearing out.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

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

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

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

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

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

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

not noticed

From this reading But all this neglect passed unnoticed by Jocelyn, so completely was he engrossed by the fair creature at his side.

forceful exertion

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The labyrinths of the maze were inextricably tangled, and the long green alleys wanted clearing out.

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

From this reading It was a large garden, once fairly laid out and planted, but now sadly neglected.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

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

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.

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

From this reading Even the noise of the May Games, which, temporarily interrupted by Hugh Calveley, had recommenced with greater vigour than ever--the ringing of the church bells, the shouts of the crowd, and the sounds of the merry minstrelsy, scarcely reached his ear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The broad terrace walk was overgrown with weeds; the stone steps and the carved balusters were broken in places, and covered with moss; the once smooth lawn was unconscious of the scythe; the parterres had lost their quaint devices; and the knots of flowers--tre-foil, cinque-foil, diamond, and cross-bow--were no longer distinguishable in their original shapes.