used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
Alvarez
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From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
arcadenounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪd/
a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
balconiesnounUS /ˈbælkəniz/
plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
barefootedadjective
without shoes
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
bull-fight
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From this reading "In Rome, they gave them circuses and I had thought of a bull-fight.
circusesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəsəz/
plural of “circus” — a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading "In Rome, they gave them circuses and I had thought of a bull-fight.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
cornices
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From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
floweringnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "In Rome, they gave them circuses and I had thought of a bull-fight.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In Rome, they gave them circuses and I had thought of a bull-fight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
peonsnounUS /ˈpiːənz/
plural of “peon” — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
PRESIDENT'SnounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading "In Rome, they gave them circuses and I had thought of a bull-fight.
scrubbedadjectiveUS /skrʌbd/
made clean by scrubbing
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
possessing sweep
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "In Rome, they gave them circuses and I had thought of a bull-fight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "In Rome, they gave them circuses and I had thought of a bull-fight.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
tubsnounUS /tʌbz/
plural of “tub” — a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S BALL Breakfast was over and Alvarez, sitting at a table in the arcade, smiled as he indicated the transformed patio.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Small palms and flowering plants in tubs stood among the pillars, flags hung from crumbling cornices, and barefooted peons were fastening up colored lamps.
at the time that
From this reading "When the people are discontented they must be amused," the president remarked.
in or at the place that
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
a Caucasian
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The broken pavement had been swept, the fountain scrubbed until the marble showed white veins, and the old brass rails of the balconies gleamed with yellow reflections where the sunshine fell.
