used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The tower, with the ruin adjoining it, had been spared as an ornament to the park.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tower, with the ruin adjoining it, had been spared as an ornament to the park.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
Baumgarten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sixty years previously, the old pile had been torn down.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sixty years previously, the old pile had been torn down.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
fossenounUS /fɑːs/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
grandly-hewn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sixty years previously, the old pile had been torn down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The tower, with the ruin adjoining it, had been spared as an ornament to the park.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sixty years previously, the old pile had been torn down.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
on one occasion
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
and nothing more
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The tower, with the ruin adjoining it, had been spared as an ornament to the park.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
the local environment
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Sixty years previously, the old pile had been torn down.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Sixty years previously, the old pile had been torn down.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
SixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Sixty years previously, the old pile had been torn down.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading The tower, with the ruin adjoining it, had been spared as an ornament to the park.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
confined on all sides
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tower, with the ruin adjoining it, had been spared as an ornament to the park.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Sixty years previously, the old pile had been torn down.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
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 Near the western boundary of the park stood the remains of the former Castle Baumgarten.
at the time that
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Of the entire structure, once surrounded by a fosse, only a single tower—of considerable dimensions, however,—was left, flanked on one side by the blackened ruin of an ancient wing of the building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tower, with the ruin adjoining it, had been spared as an ornament to the park.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Its possessor at that time, residing most of the year in foreign parts, had erected "Villa Baumgarten" on the opposite side of the estate, near the frequented road, in order that when in his own country he might "live among his kind," and the grandly-hewn blocks of granite from the old castle had been used in building the modern villa.
a late time of life
From this reading Sixty years previously, the old pile had been torn down.
