used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
being joined in close association
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
Harald
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From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
Kaas
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From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
which person or people
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading An immensely long building, raised on an old and massive foundation, its eastern wing barely half furnished, the western inhabited by Harald Kaas, who lived his curious life here.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading These wings were connected by two covered galleries, one above the other, with stairs at each end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house looked out over a bay studded with islands; farther out were more islands and the open sea.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
a late time of life
From this reading The portion of the house between the two wings was a neutral territory--namely, a large dining-room with a ballroom above it, neither of which was used in later years.
