used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading This portion is fairly modern and arranged for the housing of guests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
courtyardsnounUS /ˈkɔːrtjɑːrdz/
plural of “courtyard” — an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
dominatesverbUS /ˈdɑːməneɪts/
third-person singular of “dominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading This portion is fairly modern and arranged for the housing of guests.
flukenounUS /fluːk/
a stroke of luck
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This portion is fairly modern and arranged for the housing of guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading This portion is fairly modern and arranged for the housing of guests.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
housingnounUS /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading This portion is fairly modern and arranged for the housing of guests.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This portion is fairly modern and arranged for the housing of guests.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
kitchensnounUS /ˈkɪtʃənz/
plural of “kitchen” — a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading This portion is fairly modern and arranged for the housing of guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SWORD OF UNZIAR.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
the local environment
From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This portion is fairly modern and arranged for the housing of guests.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
precisely, exactly
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
Sagan
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From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
skylinenounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪn/
the outline of objects seen against the sky
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
having a supporting base
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE SWORD OF UNZIAR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWORD OF UNZIAR.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This portion is fairly modern and arranged for the housing of guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Castle of Sagan may be roughly divided into three irregular parts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
UNZIAR
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From this reading THE SWORD OF UNZIAR.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The massive old keep dominates all, standing high and black against the skyline; then the varied cluster of buildings immediately around its foot contain the principal reception and living rooms, and lowest of all the courtyards, kitchens, stables and offices.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading To the right of the keep a wing, curved like the fluke of an anchor, slopes down to a lower level.
