used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
Algeciras
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From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
ALHAMBRAnounUS /ælˈhæmbrə/
a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
From this reading GRANADA AND THE ALHAMBRA.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRANADA AND THE ALHAMBRA.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
being one more than seven
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
give expression to
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
GRANADAnounUS /ɡrəˈnɑːdə/
a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492
From this reading GRANADA AND THE ALHAMBRA.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
and nothing more
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
and nothing more
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
promotesverbUS /prəˈmoʊts/
third-person singular of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Each compartment comfortably seated eight persons, four facing the front and four the rear.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
sociabilitynoun
the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
move hurridly
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRANADA AND THE ALHAMBRA.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This arrangement of seating allows general conversation among the group, and, if the occupants are congenial, promotes sociability.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
at the time that
From this reading A traveler speeding through the United States in a "Chicago Limited," at the rate of sixty miles an hour, can merely catch glimpses of objects on the way and receive only blurred and indistinct impressions of the scenery; but when traveling in the "Spanish Express," at the more moderate speed of twenty-five miles an hour, he can enjoy clear and vivid pictures of the unfolding panorama.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The small cars on the railroad which carried us from Algeciras to Granada were divided into compartments with doors opening from the sides.
