used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The small courtyard was surrounded by an iron railing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was evident that its owner bestowed great care on the beauty of his house.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading It was evident that its owner bestowed great care on the beauty of his house.
better-class
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From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The small courtyard was surrounded by an iron railing.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was evident that its owner bestowed great care on the beauty of his house.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading The small courtyard was surrounded by an iron railing.
DresdennounUS /ˈdrezdɪn/
a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
ElbenounUS /elb/
a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that its owner bestowed great care on the beauty of his house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was evident that its owner bestowed great care on the beauty of his house.
not accessible to view
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that its owner bestowed great care on the beauty of his house.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was evident that its owner bestowed great care on the beauty of his house.
Hoym's
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From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The small courtyard was surrounded by an iron railing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
Laubegast
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From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
lindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
and nothing more
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was evident that its owner bestowed great care on the beauty of his house.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The small courtyard was surrounded by an iron railing.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
confined on all sides
From this reading The small courtyard was surrounded by an iron railing.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that its owner bestowed great care on the beauty of his house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
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 It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Laubegast is situated on the banks of the river Elbe, two hours' ride from Dresden.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It is a small village, containing only a few better-class dwellings, and these are hidden from view among old linden trees, and tall, black pines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Count Hoym's villa was built in the French style, and ornamented as well as its modest size permitted.
