used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAD CONCLUSION.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A SAD CONCLUSION.
the first light of day
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
Gervais
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From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
ivy-coveredadjective
overgrown with ivy
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
Monjoy
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From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
a light shade of red
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
one of four equal parts
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A SAD CONCLUSION.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
schloss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
make square
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
not in physical motion
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were on the brow of a high eminence, and far away in distance spread the snowy landscape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The interruption to the story was caused by Gervais Monjoy observing that before us rose the ivy-covered ruins of an ancient schloss, which seemed to inform him, as he said, that in the interest which he took in his unfortunate love affair he had lost or mistaken the way.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A star or two still twinkled overhead, and one shone brightly through the gaping windows of the square keep of the old schloss.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading In the foreground were some leafless woods and ridges of rock, which like the ruins of the old castle shone in russet and pink, as the yellow and rosy dawn stole across the eastern quarter of the sky.
