used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
blazoned
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From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The shades deepened--the stars burned forth more serene and clear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
make calm or still
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The shades deepened--the stars burned forth more serene and clear.
CONFLAGRATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The shades deepened--the stars burned forth more serene and clear.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
at any time
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
flauntedverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪd/
past form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The shades deepened--the stars burned forth more serene and clear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
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 It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
heraldicadjectiveUS /heˈrældɪk/
indicative of or announcing something to come
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
HOSTILEadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The shades deepened--the stars burned forth more serene and clear.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The shades deepened--the stars burned forth more serene and clear.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading The shades deepened--the stars burned forth more serene and clear.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The Spanish camp (the most gorgeous Christendom had ever known) gradually grew calm and hushed.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The shades deepened--the stars burned forth more serene and clear.
stavesnounUS /steɪvz/
plural of “stave” — (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
tentsnounUS /tents/
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 Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE CONFLAGRATION.--THE MAJESTY OF AN INDIVIDUAL PASSION IN THE MIDST OF HOSTILE THOUSANDS.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the eve of a great and general assault upon Granada, deliberately planned by the chiefs of the Christian army.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bright, in that azure air, streamed the silken tents of the court, blazoned with heraldic devices, and crowned by gaudy banners, which, filled by a brisk and murmuring wind from the mountains, flaunted gaily on their gilded staves.
