used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ehrestadt lies in a plain.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the corner of the promenade, just where the old city and the new city meet, is a tumble-down mill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
casements
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From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At the corner of the promenade, just where the old city and the new city meet, is a tumble-down mill.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
Ehrestadt
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From this reading Ehrestadt lies in a plain.
encirclingadjectiveUS /enˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
at any time
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
gabledadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪbəld/
(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ehrestadt lies in a plain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the corner of the promenade, just where the old city and the new city meet, is a tumble-down mill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
and nothing more
From this reading At the corner of the promenade, just where the old city and the new city meet, is a tumble-down mill.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Ehrestadt lies in a plain.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
come together
From this reading At the corner of the promenade, just where the old city and the new city meet, is a tumble-down mill.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading At the corner of the promenade, just where the old city and the new city meet, is a tumble-down mill.
mushroomnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːm/
common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
Nonnen-Muehle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
nut-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
and nothing more
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Ehrestadt lies in a plain.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading At the corner of the promenade, just where the old city and the new city meet, is a tumble-down mill.
promenadesnounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪdz/
plural of “promenade” — a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
tumble-downadjective
in deplorable condition
From this reading At the corner of the promenade, just where the old city and the new city meet, is a tumble-down mill.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the corner of the promenade, just where the old city and the new city meet, is a tumble-down mill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls of the old city have been leveled into broad promenades, shaded with nut-trees, encircling the town as with a girdle of green.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Beyond, a new city has sprung up, spreading like a mushroom; but within the girdle the streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses gabled; leaning to one another as if seeking support for their ancient foundations, with only a line of sky in between.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
worm-eatenadjective
infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
From this reading It is called the Nonnen-Muehle, and it has been there ever since Ehrestadt first came into existence, as is evident from the bulging of the walls, and the wood of the casements, rotten and worm-eaten.
