Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

(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 The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

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

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

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

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

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From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

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From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

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

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

put or send forth

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

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

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

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

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

show in, or as in, a picture

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

one or the other of two

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

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

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

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From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

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From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

(used of eyes) lacking liveliness

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

past form of “hood” — cover with a hood

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

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From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

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

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

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From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

not in physical motion

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

not any; not one

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

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

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

a German inhabitant of Prussia

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

possessing material wealth

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

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

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

except for; apart from

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

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

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

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

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

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

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading A high dais at the further end was roofed in by a broad canopy of scarlet velvet spangled with silver fleurs-de-lis, and supported at either corner by silver rods.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

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

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

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

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

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From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.

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

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

during the time that

From this reading This was approached by four steps carpeted with the same material, while all round were scattered rich cushions, oriental mats and costly rugs of fur.

which person or people

From this reading A few rich settles and bancals, choicely carved and decorated with glazed leather hangings of the sort termed _or basane_, completed the furniture of the apartment, save that at one side of the dais there stood a lofty perch, upon which a cast of three solemn Prussian gerfalcons sat, hooded and jesseled, as silent and motionless as the royal fowler who stood beside them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The prince's reception-room, although of no great size, was fitted up with all the state and luxury which the fame and power of its owner demanded.

an established custom

From this reading The choicest tapestries which the looms of Arras could furnish draped the walls, whereon the battles of Judas Maccabaeus were set forth, with the Jewish warriors in plate of proof, with crest and lance and banderole, as the naive artists of the day were wont to depict them.