Sentence:  When he had given the call a few moments thought , he went into the kitchen to ask Mrs. Yamata to prepare tea and sushi for the visitors , using the formal English china and the silver tea service which had been donated to the mission , then he went <WSD>outside</WSD> to inspect the grounds . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  located, suited for, or taking place in the open air