Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

(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 All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Slowly, almost reluctantly, Oswald approached the chateau.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Slowly, almost reluctantly, Oswald approached the chateau.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

the top edge of a vessel or other container

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

(of land or soil) used for growing crops

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

to or in any or all places

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

past form of “exhale” — expel air

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

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From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

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From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

not having a head or formed without a head

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

sing with closed lips

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

go away from a place

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

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 red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

calm by deception

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

with reluctance

From this reading Slowly, almost reluctantly, Oswald approached the chateau.

reflecting optimism

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly, almost reluctantly, Oswald approached the chateau.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

not in physical motion

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

in a swift manner

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All around reigned such perfect stillness that the busy hum of insects was distinctly heard; on the brim of the basin of the headless Naiad sat a little bird and sang to the setting sun; high up in the rose-colored air a few swallows were still swiftly shooting to and fro, as if they could not leave the glorious bright air for their homes below.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

of the highest quality

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

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 red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

plural of “wall” — 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 The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The red evening sun was still lying warm on the highest tops of the magnificent linden-trees, which led up to the portal of the chateau, and upon the lofty battlements of the old castle; but deep shadows had fallen already upon the space beneath the trees, the sides of the walls, and the tall grass, which everywhere cropped out between the pavement.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

at the time that

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was a superb sight which the courtyard of Castle Grenwitz presented when Oswald entered through the dark portal,--a sight well calculated to lull a careworn heart to slumber.

a Caucasian

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The crowns of the linden-trees, which were covered with a snow of white blossoms, exhaled a sweet perfume which filled the whole atmosphere.