Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

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

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

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

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

any thing at all

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

next to; at the side of

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

having a bottom of a specified character

From this reading A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

without doubt or question

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

in coarse pieces

From this reading A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

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

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

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

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

the specified day of the month

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

at any time

From this reading Where was I? was the frequent but unsatisfactory query I ever put to myself.

accept an excuse for

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

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 rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

plural of “flask” — bottle that has a narrow neck

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

set up or found

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Where was I? was the frequent but unsatisfactory query I ever put to myself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

of great significance or value

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

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

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

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

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

immediately past

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

a particular point in time

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

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

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Where was I? was the frequent but unsatisfactory query I ever put to myself.

an instance of questioning

From this reading Where was I? was the frequent but unsatisfactory query I ever put to myself.

a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

move hurridly

From this reading A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

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

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

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

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

to a meager degree or in a meager manner

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

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

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

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

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

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

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading Where was I? was the frequent but unsatisfactory query I ever put to myself.

precisely as stated

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

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 A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

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

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

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

From this reading A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where was I? was the frequent but unsatisfactory query I ever put to myself.

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

From this reading There must have been a very considerable interval from the moment I have last recorded to that in which I next became a responsible individual; but in what manner, in what place, or in what company it was passed, the reader must excuse my indulging, for many important reasons,--one of which is, I never clearly knew anything of the matter.

during the time that

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

coated with whitewash

From this reading A few rush backed and bottomed chairs lay along the walls, which were coarsely whitewashed.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A window, of very unclean and unprepossessing aspect, was partly shaded by a faded scarlet curtain, while the floor was equally sparingly decked with a small and ragged carpet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To date my recollections from my first consciousness, I may state that I found myself on my back in a very narrow bed, a table beside me covered with phials and small flasks, with paper cravats, some of which hung down, queue fashion, to an absurd extent.