What does the cryptic crossword clue "Judge sequesters large Dickensian house? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Dickensian house?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="arge") in BEAK (synonym="BEAK") = BLEAK; definition: "Dickensian house?" The answer is BLEAK.

Judge sequesters large Dickensian house? (5)

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