adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
apexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading These were of wrought iron, and quite a marvel of delicate workmanship and beauty.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
BRUYÈRES
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From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
CHÂTEAUnounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
crownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
DEnounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading These were of wrought iron, and quite a marvel of delicate workmanship and beauty.
demesnenounUS /dəˈmeɪn/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
highly-cultivated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading These were of wrought iron, and quite a marvel of delicate workmanship and beauty.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
LandesverbUS /lændz/
third-person singular of “land” — reach or come to rest
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
marquis's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading These were of wrought iron, and quite a marvel of delicate workmanship and beauty.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
OutsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading These were of wrought iron, and quite a marvel of delicate workmanship and beauty.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
spannedverbUS /spænd/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were of wrought iron, and quite a marvel of delicate workmanship and beauty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU DE BRUYÈRES The extensive domain of the Marquis de Bruyères was situated just upon the edge of the Landes, and consisted mostly of productive, highly-cultivated land—the barren sand reaching only to the boundary wall of the great park that surrounded the château.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were of wrought iron, and quite a marvel of delicate workmanship and beauty.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Outside the park wall was a broad, deep ditch, filled with clear water and spanned by a handsome stone bridge, wide enough for two carriages abreast, which led to the grand entrance gates.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading An air of prosperity pervaded the entire estate, in pleasing contrast with the desolate region of country close at hand.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading These were of wrought iron, and quite a marvel of delicate workmanship and beauty.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading There was a good deal of gilding about them, and the lofty apex bore a marquis’s crown above a shield supported by two naked savages, upon which the de Bruyères arms were richly emblazoned—it was an entrance worthy of a royal demesne.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading These were of wrought iron, and quite a marvel of delicate workmanship and beauty.
