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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
admiration
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
afforded
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
airy
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From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
all
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
approach
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
architecture
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
avenue
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
balustrade
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
base
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From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
beholder
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
belonged
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
big
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
bordered
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
boxes
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
broad
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
carvings
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
castle
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
centuries
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
Chambord
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
chateau
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
chef
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
chimneys
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
colonnade
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From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
complacently
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
cone-roofed
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
country
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
court
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
cried
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From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
cylindrical
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
d'oeuvre
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
de
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
decorated
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
details
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
distance
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
doctor
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
dormer
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
double
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
elms
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
enormous
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
ensemble
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
entered
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From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
entire
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
esplanade
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
even
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
exclaimed
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
existence
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
extended
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
fairy-like
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
famous
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
four
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
Frederick
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
front
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
gigantic
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
good
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
grand
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
half
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
hands
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
highly
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
honour
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
how
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From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
imposing
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
joyfully
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
just
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From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
light
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From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
long
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
look
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From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
main
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From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
marvellous
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
massive
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
middle
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
mile
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
mother
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
nearly
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
never
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
Oh
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From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
old
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
orange-trees
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
ornamented
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
outside
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From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
palace
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From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
paused
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
pleased
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
probably
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
reaching
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
reminded
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
renaissance
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
rich
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
row
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From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
rubbed
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
seen
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
served
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
stone
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
strongly
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
struck
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
structure
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
superb
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
surrounding
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
suspected
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
tall
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
tower
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From this reading "Oh, mother," cried Frederick, "look at that colonnade at the base of the main tower; how light and airy it is!"
towers
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
traceries
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
type
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
view
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
viewed
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From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
wait
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From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The approach to the castle was through a broad avenue nearly half a mile long, bordered by a double row of gigantic elms probably four centuries old.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Frederick and his mother had never seen this imposing structure before except at a distance, and on reaching the middle of the broad esplanade they both paused, struck with admiration as they viewed all these marvellous details and the rich carvings and traceries of stone, the existence of which they had never even suspected before, while the good doctor, as pleased as if the chateau had belonged to him, rubbed his hands joyfully, as he complacently exclaimed:
windows
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From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading A broad esplanade, ornamented with enormous orange-trees in boxes, and bordered with a massive stone balustrade extended across the entire front of the chateau, afforded a superb view of the surrounding country, and served as a court of honour for the castle, which was a _chef d'oeuvre_ of the renaissance type of architecture, with big cylindrical cone-roofed towers with highly decorated dormer windows, and tall chimneys that strongly reminded the beholder of the grand yet fairy-like ensemble of the famous Chateau de Chambord.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, the outside is nothing; just wait until you have entered this enchanted palace."
