used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
how long something has existed
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
aggressionnounUS /əˈɡreʃən/
a disposition to behave aggressively
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
a line of approach
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
blackestadjectiveUS /ˈblækəst/
superlative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
drivewaysnounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪz/
plural of “driveway” — a road leading up to a private house
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
at any time
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
exteriorsnounUS /ekˈstɪriərz/
plural of “exterior” — the region that is outside of something
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
fifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
in a gradual manner
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
hedge-bordered
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From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
INGOMEDE
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From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
lamp-lit
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From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
not any; not one
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
pattering
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From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
possessing material wealth
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
sidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
with low volume
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
solemn-looking
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From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
make square
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
confined on all sides
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Far back from the shimmering sidewalks, surrounded by the blackest of shadows, and approached by hedge-bordered paths and driveways, stood the mansions occupied by the nobility of this gay little kingdom.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
which person or people
From this reading INGOMEDE THE BEAUTIFUL A light, chilling drizzle had been falling all evening, pattering softly upon the roof of leaves that covered the sidewalks along Castle Avenue, glistening on the lamp-lit pavements and blowing ever so gently in the faces of those who walked in the dripping shades.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here were houses that had been built in the fifteenth century,--great, square, solemn-looking structures, grown grey and green with age.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading A score or more of ancient palaces, in which the spirit, of modern aggression had wrought interior changes but had left the exteriors untouched, formed this aristocratic line of homes.
but in spite of that
From this reading There were lights in a thousand windows along this misty, royal road--lights that reflected the pleasures of the rich and yet caused no envy in time hearts of the loyal poor.
