used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
Alfonso
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From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was a real summer palace, open on all sides to the breath of the sea.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
balustradenoun
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was a real summer palace, open on all sides to the breath of the sea.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
Carafa
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From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
colonnades
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From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
d'Ateleta
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From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
increase twofold
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
landwardadverbUS /ˈlændwərd/
toward land
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was a real summer palace, open on all sides to the breath of the sea.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was a real summer palace, open on all sides to the breath of the sea.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was a real summer palace, open on all sides to the breath of the sea.
Schifanoja
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From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was a real summer palace, open on all sides to the breath of the sea.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was a real summer palace, open on all sides to the breath of the sea.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
make square
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a real summer palace, open on all sides to the breath of the sea.
confined on all sides
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
in the direction of
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Notwithstanding that it had been built in the latter half of the eighteenth century--by the Cardinal Alfonso Carafa d'Ateleta--the villa showed a certain purity of architectural design.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
in or at the place that
From this reading Schifanoja was situated on the heights at that point where the chain of hills, after following the curving coast line, took a landward bend and sloped away towards the plain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At the side towards the sloping gardens, a wide hall opened on to a noble double flight of steps leading to a platform like a vast terrace, surrounded by a stone balustrade and adorned by two fountains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a square building of two stories, with arched colonnades alternating with the apartments, which imparted to the whole edifice a look of lightness and grace.
