used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
(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 Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
battlementnounUS /ˈbætəlmənt/
a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The view before them could scarcely have been surpassed in Europe.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The view before them could scarcely have been surpassed in Europe.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
boatmen
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From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
Brianca
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From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
casements
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From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
chantverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The view before them could scarcely have been surpassed in Europe.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
EnclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading The view before them could scarcely have been surpassed in Europe.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
the act of giving
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
half-mastnoun
a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The view before them could scarcely have been surpassed in Europe.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
Hydropathicadjective
of or relating to hydropathy or its administration
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
intermixedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪkst/
past form of “intermix” — combine into one
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
come together
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
only a very short time before
From this reading The view before them could scarcely have been surpassed in Europe.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
with low volume
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
in a strange manner
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading The view before them could scarcely have been surpassed in Europe.
tapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/
plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The view before them could scarcely have been surpassed in Europe.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
precisely as stated
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The view before them could scarcely have been surpassed in Europe.
villasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
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 Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
water-melons
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From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
in or at the place that
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
white-sailed
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From this reading Large white-sailed boats stole peacefully along, loaded, half-mast high, with water-melons and garden stores; the golden produce glittering in the sun, and glowing in the scarcely rippled water beneath them, while the low chant of the boatmen floated softly and lazily through the air--meet sounds in a scene where all seemed steeped in a voluptuous repose.
belonging to which person
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading In a room of moderate size, whose furniture was partly composed of bygone finery and some articles of modern comfort--a kind of compromise between a Royal residence and a Hydropathic establishment--sat two ladies at an open window, which looked out upon a small terrace above the lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the sun was high, the great mountains threw the shadows half way across the lake; and in the dim depth of shade, tower and crag, battlement and precipice, were strangely intermixed, giving to the picture a mysterious grandeur that contrasted strongly with the bright reality of the opposite shore, where fruit and flowers, gay tapestries from casements, and floating banners, added colour to the scene.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Enclosed, as in a frame, between the snow-clad Alps and the wooded mountains of the Brianca, lay the lake, its shores one succession of beautiful villas, whose gardens descended to the very water.
