Abbaye
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From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
(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 At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
barksnounUS /bɑːrks/
plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading I'll show thee the best springs; I'll pluck thee berries.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I'll show thee the best springs; I'll pluck thee berries.
Blonay
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From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
côtes
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From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
I'll
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From this reading I'll show thee the best springs; I'll pluck thee berries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
Leman
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From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
Menials
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From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading I'll show thee the best springs; I'll pluck thee berries.
rock-seated
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From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I'll show thee the best springs; I'll pluck thee berries.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading I'll show thee the best springs; I'll pluck thee berries.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I'll show thee the best springs; I'll pluck thee berries.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I'll show thee the best springs; I'll pluck thee berries.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this early hour, all in and around the rock-seated castle of Blonay were astir, and in motion.
time-saving
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From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
Vignerons
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From this reading _Tempest._ The day dawned clear and cloudless on the Leman, the morning that succeeded the Abbaye des Vignerons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hundreds among the frugal and time-saving Swiss had left the town before the appearance of the light, and many strangers were crowding into the barks, as the sun came bright and cheerfully over the rounded and smiling summits of the neighboring côtes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Menials were running, with hurried air, from room to room, from court to terrace and from lawn to tower.
