used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
anew
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
chaletsnounUS /ʃəˈleɪz/
plural of “chalet” — a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
Enval
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From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
façades
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From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
the literary culture
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
Limagne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
outletsnounUS /ˈaʊtlets/
plural of “outlet” — a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
Riom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
SpanounUS /spɑː/
a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
having a supporting base
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Lower down, among the vines, six chalets here and there showed their _façades_ of polished wood.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
which person or people
From this reading On the slope facing the south, an immense structure was visible at a distance to travelers, who perceived it on their way from Riom.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A little wood had been utilized for the purpose of creating a small park on the slope facing the Limagne.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading On the summit of the knoll, standing between the two outlets of the valley, rose a building in the Moorish style of architecture, bearing on its front the word "Casino" in letters of gold.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The Spa Again The station of Enval could hardly be recognized on the first of July of the following year.
