used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, and the lights were gleaming in the palace window when they reached it.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, and the lights were gleaming in the palace window when they reached it.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
FluffnounUS /flʌf/
any light downy material
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
set up or found
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, and the lights were gleaming in the palace window when they reached it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, and the lights were gleaming in the palace window when they reached it.
Ixnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, and the lights were gleaming in the palace window when they reached it.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
a full supply
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, and the lights were gleaming in the palace window when they reached it.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
Rivette
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From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Aunt Rivette landed the children at the entrance to this royal park, and they walked slowly toward the palace, admiring the gleaming white statues, the fountains and flowers, as they went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bud and Fluff were surprised at the magnificence of the city of Ix.
at the time that
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, and the lights were gleaming in the palace window when they reached it.
a Caucasian
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was beginning to grow dusk, and the lights were gleaming in the palace window when they reached it.
witch-queen
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From this reading The witch-queen had reigned there so many centuries that she found plenty of time to carry out her ideas; and the gardens, shrubbery, and buildings were beautifully planned and cared for.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The splendid palace of the queen was in the center of a delightful park, with white marble walks leading up to the front door.
