Answer:
on a deserted or isolated place
Explanation:
<u>The expert paints the picture of some empty, wistful place in the deserted countryside. </u>
It mentioned it was a “dull, dark and soundless” day, <u>which tells us there were no people around as there is no sound made by them.</u> This gives us the clue it is an isolated place, far from any crowded settlement.
The line that mentioned author passed through the “singularly dreary tract of country” <u>tells us it is in the empty, depressing countryside that has a gloomy aura.</u> There is no mention of people or anyone around, no mention of other buildings. <u>The passage suggests, therefore, the place is detached from the cluster, unusual and lifeless.</u>
