used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He noticed everything that went on about him.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of late, the chief object of his telescopic observations during the day were the doings at the neighboring manor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Of late, the chief object of his telescopic observations during the day were the doings at the neighboring manor.
community'snounUS /kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/
possessive form of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Of late, the chief object of his telescopic observations during the day were the doings at the neighboring manor.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He noticed everything that went on about him.
farm-yards
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From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
fellow-men
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From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He noticed everything that went on about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
LACZI
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From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late, the chief object of his telescopic observations during the day were the doings at the neighboring manor.
the literary culture
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Of late, the chief object of his telescopic observations during the day were the doings at the neighboring manor.
NamelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed everything that went on about him.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Of late, the chief object of his telescopic observations during the day were the doings at the neighboring manor.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Of late, the chief object of his telescopic observations during the day were the doings at the neighboring manor.
observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
SATANnounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
telescopicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈskɔːpɪk/
visible only with a telescope
From this reading Of late, the chief object of his telescopic observations during the day were the doings at the neighboring manor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noticed everything that went on about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
Vavel
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From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SATAN LACZI Count Vavel (thus he was addressed on his letters) had arranged an observatory in the tower of the Nameless Castle.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He peered into the neighboring farm-yards and cottages, was a spectator of the community's disputes as well as its diversions.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He noticed everything that went on about him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of late, the chief object of his telescopic observations during the day were the doings at the neighboring manor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here was his telescope, by the aid of which he viewed the heavens by night, and by day observed the doings of his fellow-men.
