Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

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

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

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From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

-ing form of “cower” — crouch or curl up

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

make a crackling sound

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

fall or come down violently

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

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From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

by good fortune

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

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 Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

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

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

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

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

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

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

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From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

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

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

plural of “pavilion” — large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

except for; apart from

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

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

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

that is looked for

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

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

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

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

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

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

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

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

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

look attentively

From this reading But the inhabitants cared so little for the hazard, that not a single guard remained to watch the result.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Now and then some miserable forms in the Jewish gown might be seen cowering by the ruins of their house, like the souls that, according to Plato, watched in charnels over their own mouldering bodies.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

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

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

in or at the place that

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

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

From this reading The manner in which the mansions of Granada were built, each separated from the other by extensive gardens, fortunately prevented the flames from extending.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.

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From this reading Day dawned, and the beams of the winter sun, smiling away the clouds of the past night, played cheerily on the murmuring waves of the Xenil and the Darro.

but in spite of that

From this reading Day dawned upon Granada: the populace had sought their homes, and a profound quiet wrapped the streets, save where, from the fires committed in the late tumult, was yet heard the crash of roofs or the crackle of the light and fragrant timber employed in those pavilions of the summer.