AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN INTRODUCTION.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
CabanasnounUS /kəˈbænəz/
plural of “cabana” — a small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
cadencenounUS /ˈkeɪdəns/
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
fairynounUS /ˈferi/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
governor-general's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading A SUDDEN INTRODUCTION.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
MoronounUS /ˈmɔːroʊ/
a member of the predominantly Muslim people in the southern Philippines
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
Regla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
reverberatingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪtɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
slavenounUS /sleɪv/
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
StillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
SUDDENadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN INTRODUCTION.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
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 Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The heat of the long summer day had wearied the endurance of master and slave; and thousands had already sought that early repose which is so essential to the dwellers in the tropics.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Now it swelled forth in the martial tones of a military band, and now its cadence was low and gentle as a fairy whisper, reverberating to the ear from the opposite shore of Regla, and the frowning walls of the Cabanas behind the Moro, and now swelling away inland among the coffee fields and sugar plantations.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was again night in the capital; the narrow streets were brilliantly lighted from the store windows, but the crowd were no longer there.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stillness reigned over the drowsy city, save that the soft music which the governor-general’s hand discourses nightly in the Plaza, stole sweetly over the scene, until every air seemed heavy with its tender influence and melody.
