used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
completely unclothed
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
BavariannounUS /bəˈveriən/
a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
a social unit living together
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
Griess
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From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
harmonizingverbUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “harmonize” — go together
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
not accessible to view
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
highlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
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 A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE MARRIAGE.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
a course of conduct
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARRIAGE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
a Caucasian
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Only a few persons knew the way; to the careless glance the path seemed wholly impassable.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A steep mountain path led up to it, and at its feet, like a stone sea, stretched the wide, dry bed of a river, a Griess, as it was called in that locality.
Wildenau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bare, rugged cliffs towered like a wall around the hunting castle on its mossy height, harmonizing in melancholy fashion with the white sea of stone below, which formed a harsh foreground to the dreary scene.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading On a wooded height, hidden in the heart of the forests of the Bavarian highlands, stood an ancient hunting castle, the property of the Wildenau family.
