used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
abysmaladjectiveUS /əˈbɪzməl/
very great; limitless
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading _Oh admirable city from every range!
(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 Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
BarcelonanounUS /ˌbɑːrsɪˈloʊnə/
a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
BarrionounUS /ˈbɑːrioʊ/
a Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city (especially in the United States)
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
bottomsnounUS /ˈbɑːtəmz/
plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
cadenzas
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From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
caricaturesnounUS /kərˈɪkətʃərz/
plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
ChinonounUS /ˈtʃiːnoʊ/
a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
chulos
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From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Oh admirable city from every range!
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
cradlingverbUS /ˈkreɪdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “cradle” — hold gently and carefully
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
Criolla
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From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
dittiesnounUS /ˈdɪtiz/
plural of “ditty” — a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
dulcetadjectiveUS /ˈdʌlsət/
extremely pleasant in a gentle way
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
Europe'snounUS /ˈjʊrəps/
possessive form of “europe” — the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Oh admirable city from every range!
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
FeznounUS /fez/
a city in north central Morocco; religious center
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
flamenconounUS /fləˈmeŋkoʊ/
guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Oh admirable city from every range!
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
garishadjectiveUS /ˈɡerɪʃ/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
a state of high honor
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
GoyanounUS /ˈɡɔɪə/
Spanish painter well known for his portraits and for his satires (1746-1828)
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
gutsnounUS /ɡʌts/
fortitude and determination
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
set afire or burning
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
misted
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From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
mutinousadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtənəs/
disposed to or in a state of mutiny
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
Niño
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From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading _Oh admirable city from every range!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading _Oh admirable city from every range!
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
ReelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
be standing; be upright
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
undulateverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪt/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was ready to begin another book, and a Moorish friend had put his house in Fez at my disposal.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Upon my happy thoughts your harbor lights Are shimmering like bells melodious ringing With sweet cadenzas of flamenco ditties._ _I see your movement flashing like a knife, Reeling my senses, drunk upon the hues Of motion, the eternal rainbow wheel, Your passion smouldering like a lighted fuse, But more than all sensations oh, I feel Your color flaming in the dance of life._
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Oh Barcelona, queen of Europe's cities, From dulcet thoughts of you my guts are twisted With bitter pain of longing for your sights, And for your hills, your picturesque glory singing, My feet are mutinous, mine eyes are misted.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Whether I stand upon your natural towers,-- With your blue carpet spreading to their feet, Its patterns undulate between the bars,-- Watching until the tender twilight hours, Its motion cradling soft a silver fleet; Or far descend from underneath the stars,_ _Down--to your bottoms sinister and strange: The nights eccentric of the Barrio Chino, The creatures of the shadows of the walls, Gray like the savage caricatures of Goya, The chulos of the abysmal dancing halls, And, in the garish lights of La Criolla, The feminine flamenco of El Niño._
