Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

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

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

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

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

be a sign or indication of

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

divisible by two

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

brought together in one place

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

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 While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

in an imperfect or faulty way

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

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

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

a questioner who is excessively harsh

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

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

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

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

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

a female domestic

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

and nothing more

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

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

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

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

From this reading LEILA.--HER NEW LOVER.--PORTRAIT OF THE FIRST INQUISITOR OF SPAIN.--THE CHALICE RETURNED TO THE LIPS OF ALMAMEN.

plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The dusk of evening already gathered around, and only the outline of her form and features was visible.

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

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.

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

From this reading But even that, imperfectly seen,--the dejected attitude of the form, the drooping head, the hands clasped upon the knees,--might have sufficed to denote the melancholy nature of the reverie which the maid indulged.

during the time that

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading While thus the state of events within Granada, the course of our story transports us back to the Christian camp.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was in one of a long line of tents that skirted the pavilion of Isabel, and was appropriated to the ladies attendant on the royal presence, that a young female sat alone.