used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
anew
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
arbours
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From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
a period of 100 years
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
Corbo
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From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
crunchverbUS /krʌntʃ/
make a crushing noise
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
decadencenounUS /ˈdekədəns/
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
discoloured
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From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
Estratos
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From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
the organ of sight
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
faunnoun
ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail; equivalent to Greek satyr
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
flower-bordered
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From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
gallantries
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From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
destroyed or killed
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
high-heeled
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From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
horticulturistnounUS /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərɪst/
an expert in the science of cultivating plants (fruit or flowers or vegetables or ornamental plants)
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
LargeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
leerverb
look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
mincingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/
affectedly dainty or refined
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
moss-patched
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From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
an amount of time
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
prickingnoun
the act of puncturing with a small point
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
rapiers
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From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
red-heeled
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From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
retreatsnounUS /riˈtriːts/
plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
seventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
a particular situation
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
shrubberies
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From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
not in physical motion
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
possessing sweep
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
terminalnounUS /ˈtɜːrmənəl/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
precisely as stated
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading Here and there a weather-beaten, moss-patched statue or terminal peeped above the greenery, a nymph with broken features, or a faun, the leer still lingering on his discoloured face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
at the time that
From this reading This was in the latter part of the seventeenth century, a period when a wave of decadence had swept over the Court, a time of powder and patches and red-heeled shoes--of mincing courtiers and doubtful gallantries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading One could imagine him again pricking his goat ears to catch an echo of the sounds he had listened to in those quiet retreats in the days that were gone--the whispered vows, the crunch of high-heeled shoes on the gravel--the oaths and the clash of rapiers.
which person or people
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Large, level lawns, and flower-bordered walks lay immediately beneath the terrace which ran the length of the building at the back, and beyond and at the sides, the royal horticulturist, with an eye, doubtless, to the doings of the times, had devised cunning shrubberies and fascinating little arbours, the narrow paths twisting here and winding there, a very maze of foliage, paths which had doubtless hampered the movements of many an outraged husband.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE PASSING GUN The particular genius who designed the grounds of the Palace at Corbo was a nephew of the Estratos--a youth of an artistic but somewhat weak intellect and bizarre tastes.
