used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
anew
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
belfrynounUS /ˈbelfri/
a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
buttressesnounUS /ˈbʌtrəsəz/
plural of “buttress” — a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
not accessible to view
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
being joined in close association
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
gotten under control
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
Cullamore
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From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
Glenshee
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From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
ten 10s
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
immediately past
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
octagonnounUS /ˈɑːktəɡɑːn/
an eight-sided polygon
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
parallelogramnoun
a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
unusual or striking
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
supervening
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From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
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 Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Glenshee Castle was built by the father of the then Lord Cullamore, at a cost of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its general effect and situation were beautiful, imposing, and picturesque in the extreme.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Its north and east sides, being the principal fronts, contained the state apartments, while the other sides, for the building was a parallelogram, contained the offices, and were overshadowed, or nearly altogether concealed, by trees of a most luxuriant growth.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The front, again, on the north, extending from the last mentioned tower, was connected with a fine Gothic chapel, remarkable for the beauty of its stained windows, supervening buttresses, and a belfry at its western extremity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the east front stood a magnificent circular tower, in fine proportion with it; whilst an octagon one, of proportions somewhat inferior, terminated the northern angle.
