used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
atriumnounUS /ˈeɪtriəm/
any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
balustrades
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From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Many carriages wait outside the cathedral, in the shade near the fountain.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Many carriages wait outside the cathedral, in the shade near the fountain.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Many carriages wait outside the cathedral, in the shade near the fountain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
gushingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Beyond the fountain, terminating the piazza, there is a high wall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many carriages wait outside the cathedral, in the shade near the fountain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
and nothing more
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
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 Many carriages wait outside the cathedral, in the shade near the fountain.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
mediaevaladjective
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Many carriages wait outside the cathedral, in the shade near the fountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Many carriages wait outside the cathedral, in the shade near the fountain.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Beyond the fountain, terminating the piazza, there is a high wall.
red-marble
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From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Many carriages wait outside the cathedral, in the shade near the fountain.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading Beyond the fountain, terminating the piazza, there is a high wall.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THREE WITCHES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beyond the fountain, terminating the piazza, there is a high wall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE THREE WITCHES.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The fountain--gushing upward joyously in the beaming sunshine out of a red-marble basin--is just beyond the atrium, and visible through the arches on that side.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Many carriages wait outside the cathedral, in the shade near the fountain.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Beyond the fountain, terminating the piazza, there is a high wall.
WITCHESnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading THE THREE WITCHES.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This wall supports a broad marble terrace, with heavy balustrades, extending from the back of a mediaeval palace.
