used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
abruptnessnounUS /əˈbrʌptnəs/
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And the curiosity was not altogether without apprehension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading And the curiosity was not altogether without apprehension.
move towards
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
being joined in close association
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
Ludovic
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From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And the curiosity was not altogether without apprehension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
a special situation
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
unexpectednessnoun
extraordinariness by virtue of being unexpected
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Its aspect was curious enough, but the most astounding thing about it was its position, its unexpectedness, and the contrast with its wild surroundings.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading As Ludovic and his companions made their way up the winding road their curiosity grew at every step.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And the curiosity was not altogether without apprehension.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading It stood on a small plateau formed in the wooded hill which rose with almost perpendicular abruptness behind it.
zig-zagadjectiveUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
having short sharp turns or angles
From this reading STRANGE QUARTERS The approach to the castle was by a series of terraces connected by a narrow zig-zag road.
