used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
in the past
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
bay-windows
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From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
castle-hill
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From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
dwelling-place
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From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
ever-changingadjective
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
Government-house
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From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
and nothing more
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
march in a procession
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
mediaevaladjective
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
not in physical motion
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The grand, spacious old edifice was situated on a hill just outside the town, and, in spite of the prosaic destiny which had overtaken it in these latter days, still preserved much of its mediaeval aspect.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The original ramparts and fortifications had, it is true, long ago disappeared, surrendered to the march of modern progress, but in their stead a perfect forest of noble trees had sprung up, clothing the castle-hill, whence a broad and easy road led down to the town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading From the windows of the noble old chateau, which rose, proud and stately, above the leafy crests, a full view might be had of the city and the wide valley beneath, all circled in by mountains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A most picturesque object was it, with its salient towers and bay-windows, and its fine commanding site which overlooked all the country round.
a late time of life
From this reading The Government-house of R---- was an ancient castle, which for long years had been the dwelling-place of a princely family, but which in the ever-changing course of events had become the property of the state, and now served as the seat of the provincial government and the residence of its temporary head.
