used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
casements
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From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
contendedverbUS /kənˈtendɪd/
past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "Fill up the moat," Francis had ordered.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
Francis
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From this reading "Fill up the moat," Francis had ordered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
depressingly dark
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Fill up the moat," Francis had ordered.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
intrenched
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From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
medievaladjectiveUS /mɪˈdiːvəl/
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
become covered with mist
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading "Fill up the moat," Francis had ordered.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
orbnounUS /ɔːrb/
the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Fill up the moat," Francis had ordered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
swift-moving
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From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Fill up the moat," Francis had ordered.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great Norman structure, somber, austere, it was, however brightened with many modern features that threatened gradually to sap much of its ancient majesty.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Soon the conquering light brightly illumined a medieval castle commanding the surrounding country; the victorious breeze whispered loudly at its gloomy casements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GIFT FOR THE DUKE The sun and the breeze contended with the mist, intrenched in the stronghold of the valley.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
zephyrsnounUS /ˈzefərz/
plural of “zephyr” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading From the east the red orb began its attack; out of the west rode the swift-moving zephyrs, and, vanquished, the wavering vapor stole off into thin air, or hung in isolated wreaths above the foliage on the hillside.
