used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lights in Casa Ribera had been the last to go out.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
Bre
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From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
breva
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From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
Casa
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From this reading The lights in Casa Ribera had been the last to go out.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
coast-line
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From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
facadenounUS /fəˈsɑːd/
the face or front of a building
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
foamless
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From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
FranconounUS /ˈfræŋkoʊ/
Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
depressingly dark
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The lights in Casa Ribera had been the last to go out.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lights in Casa Ribera had been the last to go out.
hanging-garden
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From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
immediately past
From this reading The lights in Casa Ribera had been the last to go out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights in Casa Ribera had been the last to go out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
Luisa
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From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
MOONSHINEnounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
olivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
Oria
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From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The lights in Casa Ribera had been the last to go out.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
with speed
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
Ribera
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From this reading The lights in Casa Ribera had been the last to go out.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
SONATAnounUS /səˈnɑːtə/
a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
spannedverbUS /spænd/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
make square
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
tiersnounUS /tiːrz/
plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lights in Casa Ribera had been the last to go out.
in the direction of
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
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 Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
in or at the place that
From this reading In this facade there was a small boathouse where at that time the boat belonging to Franco and Luisa lay rocking on the jostling waves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MOONSHINE AND CLOUD SONATA The sun was sinking behind the brow of Monte Bre and darkness was rapidly covering the precipitous shores and the houses of Oria, stamping the purple and gloomy profile of the hill on the luminous green of the waves, which were running obliquely towards the west, still high, but foamless in the tired _breva_.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Above the boathouse a slender gallery united the hanging-garden on the west and the terrace on the east, and looked out upon the lake by means of three windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Standing against the steep vineyards of the mountainside dotted with olives, it spanned the narrow road that follows the coast-line, its modest facade rising from the clear water, and flanked on the west, towards the village, by a little hanging-garden, divided into two tiers, on the east, towards the church, by a small terrace raised on pillars, which framed a square of church ground.
