Question

Without, the night was cold and wet, but in the small parlour of Laburnum villa the blinds were drawn and the fire burned brightly. Father and son were at chess; the former, who possessed ideas about the game involving radical chances, putting his king into such sharp and unnecessary perils that it even provoked comment from the white-haired old lady knitting placidly by the fire.

What does the phrase ‘the blinds were drawn’ mean?

Answer 1

The meaning of the phrase ‘the blinds were drawn’ is that curtains or shades were closed.

1. Blinds refer to the type of shades that are made of wood or solid material.
2. The mentioned extract is from the story "The Monkey's Paw". The story has been written by W. W. Jacobs.
3. The story deals with the supernatural theme with morals about fate.
4. Using something to change fate is not recommended in the story as it comes with terrible consequences.