used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading And along the fourth side the crag dropped away sheer into the western sea.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
Brakelond
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From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
Broceliaunde
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From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
CamelotnounUS /ˈkæməlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
castellatedadjective
having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading And along the fourth side the crag dropped away sheer into the western sea.
dominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading And along the fourth side the crag dropped away sheer into the western sea.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
fairy-like
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From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading And along the fourth side the crag dropped away sheer into the western sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
a state of high honor
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
coins made of gold
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
lethargicadjectiveUS /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
deficient in alertness or activity
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
mouldering
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From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
outlivedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/
past form of “outlive” — live longer than
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Seen from afar, the Castle on its pinnacle had a remote and fairy-like effect, as if, indeed, the scene had been of Camelot or Broceliaunde.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And along the fourth side the crag dropped away sheer into the western sea.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And along the fourth side the crag dropped away sheer into the western sea.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And along the fourth side the crag dropped away sheer into the western sea.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
the season of growth
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On three sides the forest flowed down in ample splendid folds, a cloak of emerald in spring, and, in autumn, cloth of gold.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Brakelond had the impassive mouldering grandeur of a great house that has outlived the troubled hours of its glory, and settled into a lethargic contemplation of its past.
precisely as stated
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading And along the fourth side the crag dropped away sheer into the western sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading From very far away its castellated mass could be seen dominating the country from the steep wooded hill on which it perched.
