used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
artificiallyadverbUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəli/
not according to nature; not by natural means
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
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From this reading In width these terraces were one hundred feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In width these terraces were one hundred feet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
Regan
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From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
move upward
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
not in physical motion
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
confined on all sides
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
tablelandnoun
a relatively flat highland
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In width these terraces were one hundred feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
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 Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the lower terrace was set a forest of the silver fringe trees; these drooped over the stone sides and made graceful shades in the still lake.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was founded on a rise of solid rock, which had been surrounded by three wide terraces, rising each twenty feet above the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In width these terraces were one hundred feet.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading At the foot of the terrace, on the south side, was a great lake, artificially formed, from whence the earth used in the terraces had been removed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In the centre of a wide expanse of tableland, walled at a distance by mountain chains, stood the great stone palace which Regan had built for their home.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading In width these terraces were one hundred feet.
