All 3 Uses of
ponderous
in
The Scarlet Pimpernel
- "Monsieur!" protested the Vicomte, somewhat abashed at the way his warlike attitude had been taken by the ponderous-looking Englishman.†
Chpt 6 *
- Facing the window, and well into the centre of the room, stood a ponderous business-like desk, which looked as if it had seen much service.†
Chpt 18
- Marguerite studied the portrait, for it interested her: after that she turned and looked again at the ponderous desk.†
Chpt 18
Definition:
large or of great weight; or slow and unwieldy -- especially because of size
or
boring -- especially because of length
or
boring -- especially because of length