used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old house was unlighted and extraordinarily still.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, at present the old château was not uninhabited.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
ChâteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading The Château Yvonne It was night in the Château Yvonne.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
croaked
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From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading The old house was unlighted and extraordinarily still.
frogsnounUS /frɑːɡz/
plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The old house was unlighted and extraordinarily still.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Château Yvonne It was night in the Château Yvonne.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Château Yvonne It was night in the Château Yvonne.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, at present the old château was not uninhabited.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Château Yvonne It was night in the Château Yvonne.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nevertheless, at present the old château was not uninhabited.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old house was unlighted and extraordinarily still.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
and nothing more
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nevertheless, at present the old château was not uninhabited.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
screechnounUS /skriːtʃ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
not in physical motion
From this reading The old house was unlighted and extraordinarily still.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Château Yvonne It was night in the Château Yvonne.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading Nevertheless, at present the old château was not uninhabited.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading The old house was unlighted and extraordinarily still.
vine-covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
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 Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Château Yvonne It was night in the Château Yvonne.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Otherwise the château appeared deserted, and in the moonlight one could see that portions of it were in ruins and that only the oldest part, which originally had been built of stone, remained intact.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now and then from the recesses of a vine-covered wall, a screech owl sounded his lament, while from the banks of a small lake nearby a company of frogs croaked their approval.
Yvonne
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From this reading The Château Yvonne It was night in the Château Yvonne.
