Chapter IX

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From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

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

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

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

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

(Latin) year

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

(of farmland) capable of being farmed productively

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading No blame to the minister for his manse or its belongings!

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading No blame to the minister for his manse or its belongings!

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

very hard tough close-grained light yellow wood of the box (particularly the common box); used in delicate woodwork: musical instruments and inlays and engraving blocks

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

not accessible to view

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

one or the other of two

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

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

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

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

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

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

From this reading No blame to the minister for his manse or its belongings!

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

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

a large and imposing house

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading No blame to the minister for his manse or its belongings!

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

disregarded

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

not any; not one

From this reading No blame to the minister for his manse or its belongings!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

relating to or supported by or located in a parish

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

a course of conduct

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

for each

From this reading On £200 per annum, he could not keep a gardener, or afford any expensive ornaments.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

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

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

confined on all sides

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

the environmental condition

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

tastelessly showy

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

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

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

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 two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

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

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

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

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE IN THE MANSE The manse inhabited by Mr. Porteous, like most of its parochial companions at that time--for much improvement in this as in other buildings has taken place since those days--was not beautiful, either in itself or in its surroundings.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

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

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

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

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

during the time that

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.

belonging to which person

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Its three upper windows stared day and night on a blank hill, whose stupid outline concealed the setting, and never welcomed the rising sun.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The two lower windows looked into a round plot of tawdry shrubs, surrounded by a neglected boxwood border which defended them from the path leading from the small green gate to the door; while twenty yards beyond were a few formal ugly-looking trees that darkened the house, and separated it from the arable land of the glebe.