used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
in addition
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
apexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
cascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/
rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
cascadesnounUS /kæˈskeɪdz/
a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
conchs
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From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
FormingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
plural of “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 In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
HydranounUS /ˈhaɪdrə/
(Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
jetsnounUS /dʒets/
plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
NeptunenounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
not any; not one
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
Peterhof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
pyramidverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
sea-horses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
seven-headed
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From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/
plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
supervisedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzd/
under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
Tritons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Forming the border of this central group were Tritons blowing their conchs from which jets played in different directions.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter was no less fond of Peterhof than he was of his “Paradise.”
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went there each summer, and personally supervised the laying out of pleasure gardens, vegetable beds, ornamental cascades of fountains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In front of the one which formed the apex the legend of Hercules contending with the seven-headed Hydra was to be represented; from the seven heads jets of water were to shoot; while further down the car of Neptune was to appear, drawn by four sea-horses which also gave forth sprays of water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He ordered that one cascade was to be broken and rough with foam, another, on the contrary, was to fall with a surface smooth as glass; a pyramid of water was to be designed by means of a series of small cascades.
