used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
aboundsverbUS /əˈbaʊndz/
third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
AlhambranounUS /ælˈhæmbrə/
a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
(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 Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
calmsnounUS /kɑːmz/
plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
e'enadverb
even
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
at any time
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
fervours
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From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
friezenounUS /friːz/
an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
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 The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
INTRODUCTORYadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading INTRODUCTORY.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
not any; not one
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
NursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
o'erhanging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
by chance
From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
SituatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
snow-capt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
the season of growth
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
the rays of the sun
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
TassonounUS /ˈtæsoʊ/
Italian poet who wrote an epic poem about the capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade (1544-1595)
From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
VeganounUS /ˈveɪɡə/
prolific Spanish playwright (1562-1635)
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It abounds with objects curious and interesting; and is no less celebrated for the conspicuous place which it holds in the page of Spanish history, than for the more pleasing associations of chivalry and romance.
whitestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtɪst/
superlative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
which person or people
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
Wiffen's
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From this reading _Wiffen's Tasso._ Amongst the many architectural remains which adorn the city, the palace of the Alhambra is perhaps the most conspicuous.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Situated at the base of the snow-capt mountains of the _Sierra Nevada_, and extending into the luxuriant plain of the _Vega_, it seems placed by nature as a barrier between an eternal winter and a constant spring-- "Not as elsewhere with fervours frosts severe, Or clouds with calms divide the happy hours, But heaven than whitest crystal e'en more clear, A flood of sunshine in all seasons showers; Nursing to fields their herbs, to herbs their flowers, To flowers their smell, leaves to th' immortal trees: Here by its lake the splendid palace towers, On marble columns rich with golden frieze, For leagues and leagues around, o'erhanging hills and seas."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ancient city of Granada has ever proved a source of gratification to those who have occupied themselves with the investigation of its earlier history.
