used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
AlhambranounUS /ælˈhæmbrə/
a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
From this reading GLORIOUS, wonderful Alhambra!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
Cuadrado
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Magical Cuadrado de Leicestero!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Magical Cuadrado de Leicestero!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
foyernounUS /ˈfɔɪər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading GLORIOUS, wonderful Alhambra!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
Leicestero
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From this reading Magical Cuadrado de Leicestero!
MagicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Magical Cuadrado de Leicestero!
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
peelverbUS /piːl/
strip the skin off
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
Philippa
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From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
suckingnounUS /ˈsʌkɪŋ/
the act of sucking
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We called everything by Spanish names, and played perpetually at being Spaniards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Philippa and I were as happy as children, and the house was full every night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The _foyer_ we named a _patio_--a space fragrant with the perfume of oranges, which the public were always sucking, and perilous with peel.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading GLORIOUS, wonderful Alhambra!
