used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
how long something has existed
From this reading Cocom was completely ignorant of his real age.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading Magic is not of the noonday; when glimmers the amorous twilight, Then is the time of enchantment, of love, and of passionate lovers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
beckonverbUS /ˈbekən/
signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
boleronounUS /boʊˈleroʊ/
music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
castanetsnoun
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
CHALCHUIH
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From this reading CHALCHUIH TLATONAC.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
rid of obstructions
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
Cocom
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From this reading Cocom was completely ignorant of his real age.
cold-shining
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From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Cocom was completely ignorant of his real age.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
duennas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
remove the dust from
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading Magic is not of the noonday; when glimmers the amorous twilight, Then is the time of enchantment, of love, and of passionate lovers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
FlirtverbUS /flɜːrt/
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
footfallnounUS /ˈfʊtfɔːl/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
glimmersnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərz/
plural of “glimmer” — a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Magic is not of the noonday; when glimmers the amorous twilight, Then is the time of enchantment, of love, and of passionate lovers.
grasshoppernounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpər/
terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
gushingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
highwaysnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪz/
plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cocom was completely ignorant of his real age.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Cocom was completely ignorant of his real age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
without good reason
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
lo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
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 Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
moonbeamsnounUS /ˈmuːnbiːmz/
plural of “moonbeam” — a ray of moonlight
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
not any; not one
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading Magic is not of the noonday; when glimmers the amorous twilight, Then is the time of enchantment, of love, and of passionate lovers.
noontidenoun
the middle of the day
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Magic is not of the noonday; when glimmers the amorous twilight, Then is the time of enchantment, of love, and of passionate lovers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
and nothing more
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Magic is not of the noonday; when glimmers the amorous twilight, Then is the time of enchantment, of love, and of passionate lovers.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Cocom was completely ignorant of his real age.
scorning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
senoritas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
serenades
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
shrillingnoun
a continuing shrill noise
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
sinksnounUS /sɪŋks/
plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
move an implement through
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
TLATONAC
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From this reading CHALCHUIH TLATONAC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Magic is not of the noonday; when glimmers the amorous twilight, Then is the time of enchantment, of love, and of passionate lovers.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cocom was completely ignorant of his real age.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
at the time that
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
a Caucasian
From this reading This is a country of magic; for, lo! in the heat of the noontide, Silent and lone is the city, no footfall is heard in the highways, Only the grasshopper shrilling, the tinkle of water clear gushing, And rarely the sigh of the breezes, that stir the white dust on the pavements.
which person or people
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Magic! no magic but custom; for this is the time of siesta; When sinks the sun, then the city will waken to love and to laughter; Lightly the gay senoritas will dance in the cold-shining moonbeams, Flirt fan, flash eyes, and beckon, to lovers who long for their kisses, Then will the castanets rattle, the little feet dance the bolero, And serenades sigh at the windows, in scorning of jealous duennas.
