Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

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From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

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From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Marble kiosks and statues gleamed from the sea-green dusk of the groves.

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

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From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Marble kiosks and statues gleamed from the sea-green dusk of the groves.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

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From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading Marble kiosks and statues gleamed from the sea-green dusk of the groves.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

plural of “kiosk” — small area set off by walls for special use

From this reading Marble kiosks and statues gleamed from the sea-green dusk of the groves.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

and nothing more

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

plural of “peacock” — European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

of the color of the sea; bluish green

From this reading Marble kiosks and statues gleamed from the sea-green dusk of the groves.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

past form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

the season of growth

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Marble kiosks and statues gleamed from the sea-green dusk of the groves.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

in a strange manner

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading At one end, a fountain sent its silvery spray from a tangle of oleanders.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

past form of “tint” — color lightly

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

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 The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

past form of “triumph” — prove superior

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was an enchanted spot, second only to the gardens of Castel Fiorentino, with their broad terraces and gleaming marble steps, where peacocks proudly strutted.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BROKEN TROTH Spring triumphed with a vaunting pageant in the park of Avellino, where the gravelled walks were snowy beneath the light of the higher risen moon, and were in shadows transmuted to dim, violet tints.

wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The sombre foliage of yew and box and ilex contrasted strangely with the pale glow of the young grass, sloping in emerald tinted terraces down to where the lake shimmered through the trees.