used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In truth, a lovely view!
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
ancestraladjectiveUS /ænˈsestrəl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
BelvederenounUS /ˌbelvəˈdɪr/
densely branched Eurasian plant; foliage turns purple-red in autumn
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
cross-roads
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From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
greatly pleased
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
the organ of sight
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
set up or found
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
Galban
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From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
GENUINEadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
HEN'SnounUS /henz/
possessive form of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
impregnableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡnəbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth, a lovely view!
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
Lazienka
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From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading In truth, a lovely view!
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
massedverbUS /mæst/
past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
overtowering
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From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
PEARLnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
poplars
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From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
rangingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
wandering freely
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
Sobieski's
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From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
spring'snounUS /sprɪŋz/
possessive form of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
sumachnoun
a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
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 In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, a lovely view!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In truth, a lovely view!
villasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Red and green roofs of luxurious villas peeped out here and there from among the trees; rows of silvery poplars overtowering the rest marked out cross-roads.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BLIND HEN'S GENUINE PEARL What had Chevalier Galban found so admirable on the terrace of Belvedere Castle, and what did he find so impregnable there?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the foreground the massed trees of Lazienka forest, clad in the tender hues of spring's young green, their colors ranging from the golden green of the maple to the reddish purple of the sumach, delighted the eye.
zincnounUS /zɪŋk/
a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende
From this reading From amidst the thick foliage arose the zinc roofs of John Sobieski's ancestral home, Lazienka Castle.
