used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading There were books--some closed, but some open, and displaying characters with which the young earl was perfectly unacquainted.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
put or send forth
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
castellatedadjective
having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There were books--some closed, but some open, and displaying characters with which the young earl was perfectly unacquainted.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading There were books--some closed, but some open, and displaying characters with which the young earl was perfectly unacquainted.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading There were books--some closed, but some open, and displaying characters with which the young earl was perfectly unacquainted.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
Gowrie
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From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
lancetnounUS /ˈlænsət/
an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
multitudinousadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
octagonaladjectiveUS /ɑːkˈtæɡənəl/
of or relating to or shaped like an octagon
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There were books--some closed, but some open, and displaying characters with which the young earl was perfectly unacquainted.
ornamenting
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From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
an amount of time
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
not in physical motion
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were books--some closed, but some open, and displaying characters with which the young earl was perfectly unacquainted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
in the direction of
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
Treviso
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From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
turretsnounUS /ˈtɜːrəts/
plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading There were books--some closed, but some open, and displaying characters with which the young earl was perfectly unacquainted.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It had probably, at some period long past, been the interior of one of those small projecting turrets which we still occasionally see ornamenting the angles of the ancient castellated houses of the Italian nobility.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bridge leading towards the Treviso gate, and the small canal were underneath; the city walls rose up black beyond; but the turret was high above, and through the windows, on every side but that next to the city, were seen twinkling the bright and multitudinous stars of heaven.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
a Caucasian
From this reading In the centre of the room was a large oaken table bearing a lamp, the flame of which was peculiarly bright and perfectly white in colour, and over the rest of the table were cast in strange confusion a number of curious objects.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The room which the Earl of Gowrie entered was a small one of an octagonal shape, having tall lancet windows on every side but one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were books--some closed, but some open, and displaying characters with which the young earl was perfectly unacquainted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There were books--some closed, but some open, and displaying characters with which the young earl was perfectly unacquainted.
