Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

in actual fact

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

later than; following

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

an architectural product or work

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

plural of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

under normal conditions

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

a disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing

From this reading THE DEVOURING OGRE--CROUP.

the first light of day

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous

From this reading THE DEVOURING OGRE--CROUP.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

causing dejection

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

without liveliness

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

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

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

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

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

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

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

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

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

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From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

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From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading THE DEVOURING OGRE--CROUP.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

a person who is very poor

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Quite early in the morning Leon set out in his carriage for Carabanchel.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

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

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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

From this reading THE DEVOURING OGRE--CROUP.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

the topmost one of two

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading After passing the lower village of Carabanchel, Leon skirted a splendid park lying between the lower and the higher villages; upper Carabanchel having the advantage if not actually in point of architecture, at any rate in situation and outlook.

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

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

-ing form of “wend” — direct one's course or way

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

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

From this reading The air was fresh from the rain which had not ceased during the night, and every object was reflected dully in the liquid mud, as in a dirty mirror.

during the time that

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Workmen and carters swearing like gentlemen--the comparison is commonly made the contrary way--were wending their way along the roads and across the bridge, met by muleteers from Fuenlabrada, and market gardeners from Leganés or Moraleja; while Madrid, in the dismal dawn, was sending out her pauper dead, borne on the shoulders of the living, to San Isidro or Santa María.