used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
how long something has existed
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
consonantnounUS /ˈkɑːnsənənt/
a speech sound that is not a vowel
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
feudaladjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
most important element
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
massivenessnoun
an unwieldy largeness
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
the local environment
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
quaintnessnoun
the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
relicnounUS /ˈrelɪk/
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
soliditynounUS /səˈlɪdəti/
the consistency of a solid
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The additions had been constructed from time to time, to suit the taste and convenience of the different owners of the property.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the southern coast of France, upon ground overlooking one of the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean, stood a chateau.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was nearly a mile distant from the coast, the land gradually descending toward the blue waters of the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
at the time that
From this reading The main and center part of the building was a relic of the ancient feudal times when strength and massiveness were characteristic of the architecture.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old park impressed one with a feeling of reverence for its solidity and quaintness, while the more modern parts added beauty and grace, making the whole consonant with the present age in comfort, luxury and utility.
