used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
abaseverb
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
afterglownounUS /ˈæftərɡloʊ/
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
athwartadverbUS /əˈθwɔːrt/
at right angles to the center line of a ship
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
placed crosswise
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
Francis
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From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
depressingly dark
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
jesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
manorialadjective
of or relating to or based on the manor
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
attach to a support
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
preeminencenounUS /priˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
rabblenounUS /ˈræbəl/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
for a short time
From this reading Into the little town, at the foot of the big house, rode shortly before nightfall the jester and his companion.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
tilenounUS /taɪl/
a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
transformationsnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “transformation” — a qualitative change
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE TALE OF THE SWORD The slanting rays of the sinking sun shot athwart the valley, glanced from the tile roofs of the homes of the peasantry, and illumined the lofty towers of a great manorial chateau.
ViewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Viewed from afar, the town seemed to abase itself in the presence of the architectural preeminence of that monarch of buildings.
at the time that
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To the rider, approaching by the road that crossed the smiling pasture and meadow lands, the edifice set on a mount--another of Francis' transformations from the gloomy fortress home--appeared regal and splendid, compared with the humbler houses of the people lying prostrate before it.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
but in spite of that
From this reading Even the sun, when it withdrew its rays from the miscellaneous rabble of shops and dwellings, yet lingered proudly upon the noble structure above, caressing its imposing and august outlines and surrounding it with the glamour of the afterglow, when the sun sank to rest.
