used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
AfaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
Capello
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From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
Cheverny's
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From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
dismounted
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From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
Gaston
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From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
the act of departing
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we dismounted before the great entrance, we could see that the chateau was full of company, and a ball was going on in the Diana gallery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
RECOMPENSEnounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Peter received us, and fairly burst into tears of joy when we greeted him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The villagers were dancing by moonlight on the village green, to the music of pipes; we heard that every night since Gaston Cheverny's return, there had been dancing and music everywhere on the estates of Capello, as well as at the chateau.
at the time that
From this reading A ROYAL RECOMPENSE It was night when we reached the chateau of Capello.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Afar off, we could see the windows blazing with lights and hear the heavenly thrilling of music.
