used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
in addition
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
cause to be bored
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
Casimir
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From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
conventsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənts/
plural of “convent” — a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
Cracownoun
an industrial city in southern Poland on the Vistula
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
DecaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
DescentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
HeroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
ten 10s
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
Kosciuskonoun
Polish patriot and soldier who fought with Americans in the American Revolution (1746-1817)
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
immediately past
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
MeditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
MinesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
monasteriesnounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteriz/
plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
Notre
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From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
unusual or striking
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
Salt-mines
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From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
Sobieski
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From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
make square
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
not in physical motion
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This faded away as I entered, but still the city inspired a feeling of respect, for it bore the impress of better days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
TombsnounUS /tuːmz/
plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
UndergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
precisely as stated
From this reading It contains numerous churches, some of them very large, and remarkable for their style and architecture, and more than a hundred monasteries and convents.
Vistulanoun
a European river; flows into the Baltic Sea
From this reading CRACOW is an old, curious, and interesting city, situated in a valley on the banks of the Vistula; and approaching it as I did, toward the sunset of a summer's day, the old churches and towers, the lofty castles and the large houses spread out on the immense plains, gave it an appearance of actual splendour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the centre is a large square, on which stands the church of Notre Dame, an immense Gothic structure, and also the old palace of Sobieski, now cut down into shops, and many large private residences, uninhabited and falling to ruins.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Cracow.--Casimir the Great.--Kosciusko.--Tombs of the Polish Kings.--A Polish Heroine.--Last Words of a King.--A Hero in Decay.--The Salt-mines of Cracow.--The Descent.--The Mines.--Underground Meditations.--The Farewell.
