the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
move towards
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
bake-oven
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From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
carcassesnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəsɪz/
plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
CAUTIN
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From this reading CAUTIN.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The Vagres have disappeared.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
episcopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
goblets
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From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
coins made of gold
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Vagres have disappeared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
leudes
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From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF ST.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
Neroweg
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From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF ST.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
picketsnounUS /ˈpɪkəts/
plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
pouchesnounUS /ˈpaʊtʃəz/
plural of “pouch” — a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
ST
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From this reading THE MIRACLE OF ST.
be standing; be upright
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
not in physical motion
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF ST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
Vagres
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From this reading The Vagres have disappeared.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is half an hour since the approach of Count Neroweg and his leudes was announced by the pickets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
in or at the place that
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading There remains in the clearing where they feasted during the night naught but the remains and evidences of their sumptuous banquet on the lawn--empty wine pouches, gold and silver goblets strewn over the grassy and trampled ground; not far away stand the wagons that were brought from the episcopal villa, and further off the carcasses of the oxen lying near the still smouldering bake-oven.
