used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
Adexe
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From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
alameda
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From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
lacking funds
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
Clare
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clothing in general
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
FIESTAnounUS /fiˈestə/
an elaborate party (often outdoors)
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
foam-fringed
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From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
GleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
come to pass
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
joltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪd/
bumped or shaken jerkily
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
sure-footedadjective
not liable to stumble or fall
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Behind, the dark range towered against the sky; in front lay a foam-fringed beach and the vast blue sweep of dazzling sea.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
at the time that
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
in or at the place that
From this reading The carriage jolted safely down the hill, and Clare looked about with interest as they turned into the central plaza, where the driver stopped.
a Caucasian
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
which person or people
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
belonging to which person
From this reading Music came up through the languid murmur of the surf, and the steep streets were filled with people whose clothes made patches of brilliant color.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gleaming white houses rose one above another among feathery palms, with a broad streak of darker green in their midst to mark the shady alameda.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE RETURN FROM THE FIESTA The sure-footed mules, braced hard against the weight of the carriage, slid down a steep descent across slippery stones when Clare, who wondered what would happen if the worn-out harness broke, rode into Adexe.
