Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

(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 There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

move towards

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

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From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

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From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

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From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

any large and important church

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

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From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

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From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

set afire or burning

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

not any; not one

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

and nothing more

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By the General’s orders the small body-guard passed through the doors, which were then closed, instead of continuing their way to the barracks in the Alcazar.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THROUGH these quiet streets the party clattered noisily enough, for the rain had left the rounded stones slippery, and the horses were too tired for a sure step.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

in or at the place that

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Queen was evidently expected at the Casa del Ayuntamiento, for at the approach of the carriage the great doors were thrown open and a number of servants appeared in the patio, which was but dimly lighted.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE CITY OF STRIFE ‘What lot is mine Whose foresight preaches peace, my heart so slow To feel it!’

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading There were no lights at the street corners, for all had been extinguished at midnight, and the only glimmer of a lamp that relieved the darkness was shining through the stained-glass windows of the Cathedral, where the sacred oil burnt night and day.