used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading In its midst stood a pretty, detached habitation of modest aspect.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The whole landscape lay in bright sunshine.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading In its midst stood a pretty, detached habitation of modest aspect.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A suburb rich in villas and gardens lined the shore.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading In its midst stood a pretty, detached habitation of modest aspect.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole landscape lay in bright sunshine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The whole landscape lay in bright sunshine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The whole landscape lay in bright sunshine.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading A suburb rich in villas and gardens lined the shore.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In its midst stood a pretty, detached habitation of modest aspect.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading In its midst stood a pretty, detached habitation of modest aspect.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
one-storied
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From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In its midst stood a pretty, detached habitation of modest aspect.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A suburb rich in villas and gardens lined the shore.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A suburb rich in villas and gardens lined the shore.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
snow-mountains
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From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In its midst stood a pretty, detached habitation of modest aspect.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading A suburb rich in villas and gardens lined the shore.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The whole landscape lay in bright sunshine.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole landscape lay in bright sunshine.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
villasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading A suburb rich in villas and gardens lined the shore.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Clear as a mirror gleamed the broad smooth surface of the lake, faithfully reflecting the image of the town which rose in picturesque beauty on its shores, whilst in the distance, vividly distinct, appeared the jagged peaks and dazzling summits of the snow-mountains.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole landscape lay in bright sunshine.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a one-storied cottage, by no means spacious, and showing signs of no special luxury within or without.
