Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

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

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

(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 It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

plural of “beak” — beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

fearless and daring

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945

From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

of a very dark black

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

covered with water

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

plural of “fresco” — a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

yet to be or coming

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

musically pleasing

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

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

From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

coated with paint

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

referring to or relating to or having the style of architecture created by Andrea Palladio

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

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From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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 Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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

From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

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

From this reading It was situated in a delicious garden in the midst of the park, and had been presented to him by a grateful sovereign.

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 Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.

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

From this reading The house of Schulembourg was the most beautiful mansion in Dresden.

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

From this reading Orange trees clustered in groups upon the terrace, perfumed the summer air, rising out of magnificent vases sculptured in high relief; and amid the trees, confined by silver chains were rare birds of radiant plumage, rare birds with prismatic eyes and bold ebon beaks, breasts flooded with crimson, and long tails of violet and green.

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

From this reading It was a Palladian villa, which recalled the Brenda to the recollection of Walstein, with flights of marble steps, airy colonnades, pediments of harmonious proportion, all painted with classic frescoes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Containing Some Future Conversation_ WALSTEIN did not forget his engagement with his friendly physician.