used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a castle in dream.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
ABSOLUTIONnounUS /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below, the roofs of the warehouses shone like silver under gauze.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
broods
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From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was a castle in dream.
ChateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was a castle in dream.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
flagstaffnounUS /ˈflæɡstæf/
a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading Below, the roofs of the warehouses shone like silver under gauze.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a castle in dream.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
PERIGNY
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From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Below, the roofs of the warehouses shone like silver under gauze.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
shimmeredverbUS /ˈʃɪmərd/
past form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Below, the roofs of the warehouses shone like silver under gauze.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Below, the roofs of the warehouses shone like silver under gauze.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Solitude brooded over the pile as a mother broods over an empty cot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABSOLUTION OF MONSIEUR LE MARQUIS DE PERIGNY The Chateau Saint Louis shimmered in the November moonlight.
topaznounUS /ˈtoʊpæz/
a yellow quartz
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Below, the roofs of the warehouses shone like silver under gauze.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading Below, the roofs of the warehouses shone like silver under gauze.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading High above the citadel the gilded ball of the flagstaff glittered like a warm topaz.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a castle in dream.
