used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN DISCOVERY.
AcrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading IT was evening, and shadows were closing over Acre.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was evening, and shadows were closing over Acre.
see with attention
From this reading But the scene thus presented was fair to behold.
Bisset
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From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the scene thus presented was fair to behold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading IT was evening, and shadows were closing over Acre.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A SUDDEN DISCOVERY.
Espec
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From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IT was evening, and shadows were closing over Acre.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But the scene thus presented was fair to behold.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was evening, and shadows were closing over Acre.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IT was evening, and shadows were closing over Acre.
coated with paint
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the scene thus presented was fair to behold.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But the scene thus presented was fair to behold.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading IT was evening, and shadows were closing over Acre.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN DISCOVERY.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
sycamores
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From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
SyrianadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the scene thus presented was fair to behold.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But the scene thus presented was fair to behold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the scene thus presented was fair to behold.
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 sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter Espec sat in the lodgings of Bisset, hard by the palace occupied by the King of France, and he was alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was evening, and shadows were closing over Acre.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IT was evening, and shadows were closing over Acre.
a Caucasian
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sky was richly coloured, the setting sun painted the landscape in brilliant hues, the wind sighed among the palms and lofty sycamores, and the waves of the Mediterranean murmured against the white walls and on the Syrian shore.
