used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading This had been her favorite resort in brighter days.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This had been her favorite resort in brighter days.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading This had been her favorite resort in brighter days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was sitting by the latticed window in the house of Phranza.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was sitting by the latticed window in the house of Phranza.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
latticedadjective
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading She was sitting by the latticed window in the house of Phranza.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
Mahometnoun
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
Morsinia
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From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
Phranza
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From this reading She was sitting by the latticed window in the house of Phranza.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading This had been her favorite resort in brighter days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was sitting by the latticed window in the house of Phranza.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This had been her favorite resort in brighter days.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It overlooked the wall surrounding the garden, which on that side was a narrow enclosure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was sitting by the latticed window in the house of Phranza.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
at the time that
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The courage of Morsinia when she appeared before Mahomet had been stimulated by an event which occurred a little before her summons.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She was sitting by the latticed window in the house of Phranza.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading From it she could see what passed in the broad highway beyond, while the close latticed woodwork prevented her being seen by those without.
