used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
a cherished desire
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
Avenel
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From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
avesnoun
(ornithology) the class of birds
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
carmen
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From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
not accessible to view
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
duckpond
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From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
Dulce
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From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
the organ of sight
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
filigreenounUS /ˈfɪləɡriː/
delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
gutture
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From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
horresco
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From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
and nothing more
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
labours
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From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
immediately past
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
on one occasion
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
referens
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From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
Richard
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From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
sashesnounUS /ˈsæʃɪz/
plural of “sash” — a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
sonantnoun
a speech sound accompanied by sound from the vocal cords
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
tenui
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From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
Tyrolnoun
a picturesque mountainous province of western Austria and northern Italy
From this reading Placed on a little eminence stood the singers from the mountains of the Tyrol, their high- crowned hats and filigree buttons and gay sashes gleaming in the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a scene to gratify the thought of conquest, and reward the labours of ambition.
look attentively
From this reading Just seen from his place of watch, though concealed from the casual eye, the Hungarian musicians lay in ambush amidst a little belt of laurels and American shrubs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
in or at the place that
From this reading Far to the right lay what had once been called /horresco referens/ the duckpond, where--"Dulce sonant tenui gutture carmen aves."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The Great Day arrived at last; and Mr. Richard Avenel, from his dressing- room window, looked on the scene below as Hannibal or Napoleon looked from the Alps on Italy.
