used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
(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 From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
in addition
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
Bertha
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From this reading How the Lady Bertha fled from the Druda’s castle.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading How the Lady Bertha fled from the Druda’s castle.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
Druda's
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From this reading How the Lady Bertha fled from the Druda’s castle.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
divisible by two
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading How the Lady Bertha fled from the Druda’s castle.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
moving swiftly
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How the Lady Bertha fled from the Druda’s castle.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
How
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From this reading How the Lady Bertha fled from the Druda’s castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading How the Lady Bertha fled from the Druda’s castle.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
numberlessadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
serenadedverbUS /ˌserəˈneɪdɪd/
past form of “serenade” — sing and play for somebody
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Bertha had spent several days of solitude in calmness and peace.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How the Lady Bertha fled from the Druda’s castle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Thus, one afternoon she stepped into the bark, in order to enjoy for some time the cool fragrant air on the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
a Caucasian
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
but in spite of that
From this reading From the great hall she was serenaded by delightful music; the mirror had displayed all her favourite landscapes; and, though she was without any companion, and had the sole charge of the castle, yet her duties were by invisible hands rendered so light, that they seemed like a mere game contrived for her entertainment.
zephyrsnounUS /ˈzefərz/
plural of “zephyr” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The day was so lovely, that even the light fleecy clouds in heaven appeared to dance for joy as they were driven along by the zephyrs; there were also numberless singing birds that came flying round the castle towers, playing and chasing each other among the white flowers that grew thereon.