used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
from appearances alone
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
bird's-eyeadjective
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
boar's
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From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
CourtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
cupolas
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From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
Daphne'snounUS /ˈdæfniz/
possessive form of “daphne” — any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
divisible by two
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
at any time
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
gabledadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪbəld/
(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
a single distinct event
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
loquaciousadjectiveUS /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
not any; not one
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
not one, and not any
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
picturesquelyadverb
in a picturesque manner
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
Selina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
make square
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But none of the Court had ever cared to explore the Wilderness, if they were even aware of its existence, so no more need be said of it at present.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
watch-towers
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From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One side of it faced the City far below; another the slope of the road leading immediately to the Courtyard, while from the third side steps descended by lower terraces to the Palace Gardens, which were apparently boundless.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Royal Family leaned upon the parapet of the terrace, whence they had a bird's-eye view of the big square immediately below, and the picturesquely irregular buildings, above whose gabled red roofs grim watch-towers and quaint spires or cupolas rose here and there.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond them, however, was a neglected region of groves and thickets, a sort of Wilderness, which stretched from the Garden boundaries to the edge of a plateau below which lay a wild valley, with a chain of wilder peaks and crags forming the horizon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DIGNITY UNDER DIFFICULTIES The luncheon, after the removal of the too loquacious boar's head, proceeded, to Daphne's intense relief, without any further incident, and at its conclusion Queen Selina suggested a move to the terrace.
