used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
ALRESCA'S
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From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
Augustins
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From this reading This corner of the Quai des Augustins was distinguished even in Bruges.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
BrugesnounUS /ˈbruːdʒɪz/
a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading This corner of the Quai des Augustins was distinguished even in Bruges.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading This corner of the Quai des Augustins was distinguished even in Bruges.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading This corner of the Quai des Augustins was distinguished even in Bruges.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
divisible by two
From this reading This corner of the Quai des Augustins was distinguished even in Bruges.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
facadenounUS /fəˈsɑːd/
the face or front of a building
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
frontedverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This corner of the Quai des Augustins was distinguished even in Bruges.
located inward
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
nicetynounUS /ˈnaɪsɪti/
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
an amount of time
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
Quai
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From this reading This corner of the Quai des Augustins was distinguished even in Bruges.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
express in words
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This corner of the Quai des Augustins was distinguished even in Bruges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALRESCA'S FATE The house was large, and its beautiful facade fronted a narrow canal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading To say that the spot was picturesque is to say little, for the whole of Bruges is picturesque.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The aspect of the mansion, with its wide entrance and broad courtyard, on which the inner windows looked down in regular array, was simple and dignified in the highest degree.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The architecture was an entirely admirable specimen of Flemish domestic work of the best period, and the internal decoration and the furniture matched to a nicety the exterior.
