used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With almost fantastic suddenness, the landscape changed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The country around Pau looked very English.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
BIARRITZ
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From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading With almost fantastic suddenness, the landscape changed.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country around Pau looked very English.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading With almost fantastic suddenness, the landscape changed.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
high-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Peasant houses showed traces of Spanish influence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Peasant houses showed traces of Spanish influence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading With almost fantastic suddenness, the landscape changed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The country around Pau looked very English.
marshalingverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “marshal” — place in proper rank
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
Pau
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From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
PeasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Peasant houses showed traces of Spanish influence.
PyreneesnounUS /ˈpɪrəiz/
a chain of mountains between France and Spain
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Peasant houses showed traces of Spanish influence.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Peasant houses showed traces of Spanish influence.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading With almost fantastic suddenness, the landscape changed.
TARBES
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From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Peasant houses showed traces of Spanish influence.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
precisely as stated
From this reading The country around Pau looked very English.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
in or at the place that
From this reading TARBES TO BIARRITZ From Tarbes the road climbed a high hill above the city and then flung its marvelous coils through the mountains to Pau, that fashionable English resort where the Pyrenees can be seen marshaling their peaks in such grandeur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were neat villages with high-pitched roofs, spreading trees, and a feeling of repose in the scenery very characteristic of the large English estate.
