used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was embalmed with the perfume of flowers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading July was an extremely hot month in Seville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
ceilingsnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋz/
plural of “ceiling” — the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
embalmedverbUS /emˈbɑːmd/
past form of “embalm” — preserve a dead body
From this reading The air was embalmed with the perfume of flowers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading July was an extremely hot month in Seville.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
fêtes
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From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
globesnounUS /ɡloʊbz/
plural of “globe” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading July was an extremely hot month in Seville.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading July was an extremely hot month in Seville.
incasedadjective
covered or protected with or as if with a case
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
jets-d'eau
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From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading July was an extremely hot month in Seville.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading July was an extremely hot month in Seville.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The air was embalmed with the perfume of flowers.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
rivalled
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From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
SevillenounUS /səˈvɪl/
a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain
From this reading July was an extremely hot month in Seville.
Sevilleans
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From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
sumptuousnessnoun
wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
tuftsnounUS /tʌfts/
plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading People assembled in the delicious courts, or near the magnificent marble fountains, and the _jets-d’eau_ fell behind the innumerable tufts of flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading July was an extremely hot month in Seville.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the circular ceilings of the galleries were suspended large lamps incased in globes of crystal, and throwing out on every side torrents of light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
belonging to which person
From this reading The richest furniture set off the sumptuousness of these _fêtes_ every evening, which imparted a peculiar grace to the beauty of the Sevilleans, whose animated and joyous conversation rivalled the sweet murmurs of the fountains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was embalmed with the perfume of flowers.
