used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
BretonnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
CommemorativenounUS /kəˈmemrətɪv/
an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
a small house with a single story
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear old Wagner!” he murmured.
DIAPASONnoun
either of the two main stops on a pipe organ
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
DiscussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
Gaveston
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From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
gneissnounUS /naɪs/
a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
how
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From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
hummed
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From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
IsoldenounUS /ɪˈsoʊldə/
(Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
full of life and energy
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
malachitenoun
a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
Mongo's
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From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Dear old Wagner!” he murmured.
muskyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌski/
resembling the smell of musk
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Dear old Wagner!” he murmured.
old-worldadjective
characteristic of former times especially in Europe
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
Ploumenar'ch-lez-Quémouk
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From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
with low volume
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
TristannounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
und
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From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
venuenounUS /ˈvenjuː/
the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
WagnernounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading “Dear old Wagner!” he murmured.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading For there, in a charming old-world cottage of Breton gneiss, a brilliant reading party from Wallace, under Mongo’s supervision, had assembled for the vacation.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He gazed out over the dark malachite waste of Atlantic waters, reflecting how successful his choice of a _venue_ had proved, and hummed softly the third act of “Tristan und Isolde.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading OPEN DIAPASON Six weeks later, in the musky fragrance of an August twilight, Gaveston sat on the rocky cliffs above Ploumenar’ch-lez-Quémouk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Discussion over the various possibilities had been lively one night in Mongo’s room during the Commemorative Week which so satisfactorily rounded off that marvellous summer term.
