Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

the clay from which adobe bricks are made

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

later than; following

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

take into custody

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

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From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

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From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

something used to beautify

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

having unsuitable feminine qualities

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

in tiny pieces

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

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From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

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From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

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 THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

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From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

in an impolite manner

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

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From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

as an undiversified whole

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

not in physical motion

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

tastelessly showy

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

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From this reading THE ARREST OF CASTILLO On a hot evening not long after he left Havana, Cliffe sat in a room of the old Spanish _presidio_ at Valverde.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

at the time that

From this reading It had served at different times as the seat of the government, the barracks, and the jail, and now, when part had fallen down, the rest had been rudely repaired, and Gomez was quartered there when he visited the port.

in or at the place that

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Molded doors and windows spoke of vanished art, and the gallery round the central _patio_ was raised on finely carved pillars, but Valverde had fallen on evil days and the _presidio_ had been finished with adobe mud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The building was in harmony with the decayed town, for it had been begun in more prosperous times, and its lower courses were solidly laid with stone.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Outside, the ruinous building still retained a certain dignity, but this was not so within, where degenerate taste was shown in the tawdry decoration, and Gomez's sitting-room frankly offended Cliffe with its suggestion of effeminate luxury.