used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
Angeles
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From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading A city for angels, verily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
CELESTIALadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
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attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A city for angels, verily.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
drivewaysnounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪz/
plural of “driveway” — a road leading up to a private house
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
ENTERPRISEnounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
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continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
eucalyptusnounUS /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/
wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
to or in any or all places
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Roundabout is a girdle of far hills.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A city for angels, verily.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading Roundabout is a girdle of far hills.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Roundabout is a girdle of far hills.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
islesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
jasminenounUS /ˈdʒæzmən/
any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
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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 A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
Los
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From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
luresnounUS /lʊrz/
plural of “lure” — qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
the middle of the day
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
Nuestra
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From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
orange-bloom
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OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
padrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
pampasnounUS /ˈpæmpəz/
the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
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Reina
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From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
a relationship between two lovers
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plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
RoundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading Roundabout is a girdle of far hills.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
SenoranounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːrə/
a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English “Mrs” or “madam”
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
soldierlyadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
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the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Over all is the eternal sunshine and noon breeze of the sea, graciously cooling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
verilyadverb
in truth; certainly
From this reading A city for angels, verily.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
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having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A CELESTIAL ENTERPRISE Broad avenues of feathery pepper trees, long driveways between shadowy rows of the soldierly eucalyptus, wide lawns and gigantic palms of the southern isles, weaving pampas grass, gay as the plumes of romance, jasmine, orange-bloom, and roses everywhere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some old Spanish padre named it "Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles," making melody that still lures with its ancient charm.
