used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
how long something has existed
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
ALLINSON
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From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
conquistadores
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From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
DoradonounUS /dɔːˈrɑːdoʊ/
a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Reticulum and Pictor; contains most of the Large Magellanic Cloud
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
ETC
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From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
FlakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
flat-toppedadjective
having a flat or flattened upper surface
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
Frio
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From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
lattices
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From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
littoralnounUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
mercilesslyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsələsli/
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
paving-stones
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From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
PRESCOTTnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
RANCHINGnounUS /ˈræntʃɪŋ/
farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
on the contrary
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
REEFnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
SASKATCHEWANnounUS /sæˈskætʃəwɔːn/
one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
shimmeredverbUS /ˈʃɪmərd/
past form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
Spanish-Indian
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From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
steamyadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmi/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
sun-scorched
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From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
swelteringadjectiveUS /ˈsweltərɪŋ/
excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
SYLVIA
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From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "PRESCOTT OF SASKATCHEWAN," "RANCHING FOR SYLVIA," "FOR THE ALLINSON HONOR," "THE SECRET OR THE REEF," ETC.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon.
tropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
plural of “wall” — 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 Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
at the time that
From this reading Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when _conquistadores_ from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado.
a Caucasian
From this reading The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look.
