used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
lacking funds
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
creepernoun
any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
garlicnounUS /ˈɡɑːrlɪk/
bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
the act of departing
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
hardwoodnounUS /ˈhɑːrdwʊd/
the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
latticenounUS /ˈlætəs/
an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
not any; not one
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
oliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
palmettos
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From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
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 lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
Sarmiento's
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From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
confined on all sides
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
trellisnounUS /ˈtreləs/
latticework used to support climbing plants
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
Walthew
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From this reading Walthew and Grahame sat on a balcony surrounding the patio of Don Martin Sarmiento's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ADVENTURES BEGIN A half moon hung over the flat roofs and the air was very still.
in or at the place that
From this reading A faint smell of decay mingled with the more pungent odors of garlic and olive oil from the kitchen in the courtyard, where a clatter was going on, but no sound from outside broke the silence.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The lattice windows that opened onto the balcony had old but artistic hinges of bronze, and the crumbling hardwood rails showed traces of skilful carving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Below, a small fountain splashed in a marble basin surrounded by palmettos, and a creeper covered a trellis with trails of dusky purple.
