used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
baronialadjective
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
Chartley
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From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
detectingnounUS /dɪˈtektɪŋ/
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
the organ of sight
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
fire-light
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From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
flawnounUS /flɔː/
an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
set up or found
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
only a very short time before
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
illuminateverbUS /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/
To light up or make clear; to decorate a manuscript with gold, silver, or brilliant colors.
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
Iola
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From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
set afire or burning
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
not any; not one
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
obstructionsnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃənz/
plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
not used up
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
precisely, exactly
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading No columns or obstructions of any kind interrupted the sight from one end to the other; and, by the flickering of the fire-light, Chartley could perceive two doors opening out of the opposite end of the hall, one upon the right hand and another upon the left.
slatingnounUS /ˈsleɪtɪŋ/
thin layers of rock used for roofing
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
express in speech
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
up to a particular time
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
unextinguished
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From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The lighted brand which Chartley carried in his hand hardly remained unextinguished till he and Iola had passed through the deep gateway into the large hall; but there they found much more light than they had expected, for the fire in the courtyard threw a broad glare over the two large windows, and served, in some degree, to illuminate the interior.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was one of those vast old halls, of which but few are now remaining, though at that time no great baronial residence was without one of them.
but in spite of that
From this reading Time had spared it; and ruin had not as yet laid any hand upon it, so that the eye could roam through the framework of richly carved oaken beams above, without detecting any flaw in the slating which overspread the whole.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Some indeed were of greater extent than the one I now speak of; but few, if any, had a bolder sweep of arch than was displayed by the vaulted roof which now covered the young nobleman and his companion.
