used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Ancient houses rose above the dark and narrow street.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Ancient houses rose above the dark and narrow street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
archways
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From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Indeed, a Castilian proverb bluntly plays upon the juxtaposition of vice and bells.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading Indeed, a Castilian proverb bluntly plays upon the juxtaposition of vice and bells.
Brigida
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From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
Castiliannoun
the Spanish language as spoken in Castile
From this reading Indeed, a Castilian proverb bluntly plays upon the juxtaposition of vice and bells.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Ancient houses rose above the dark and narrow street.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
FlakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
garbagenounUS /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ancient houses rose above the dark and narrow street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, a Castilian proverb bluntly plays upon the juxtaposition of vice and bells.
infrequentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwəntli/
not many times
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
juxtapositionnounUS /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
From this reading Indeed, a Castilian proverb bluntly plays upon the juxtaposition of vice and bells.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Ancient houses rose above the dark and narrow street.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
pay-day
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From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Indeed, a Castilian proverb bluntly plays upon the juxtaposition of vice and bells.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Indeed, a Castilian proverb bluntly plays upon the juxtaposition of vice and bells.
one of four equal parts
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Ancient houses rose above the dark and narrow street.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Ancient houses rose above the dark and narrow street.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
confined on all sides
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
unsavoryadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪvəri/
morally offensive
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed, a Castilian proverb bluntly plays upon the juxtaposition of vice and bells.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Indeed, a Castilian proverb bluntly plays upon the juxtaposition of vice and bells.
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 Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
a message informing of danger
From this reading DICK GETS A WARNING On the evening of one pay-day, Dick took a short cut through the half-breed quarter of Santa Brigida.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from their blank walls, the archways that pierced them were foul and strewn with refuse, and a sour smell of decay and garbage tainted the stagnant air.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
in the company of; together with
From this reading As not infrequently happens in old Spanish cities, this unsavory neighborhood surrounded the cathedral and corresponded in character with the localities known in western America as "across the track."
