Chapter XIV

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

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

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From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

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

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

an architectural product or work

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

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From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

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

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

third-person singular of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The casual traveller journeying on this road would pass the Casa Luzo without being aware of its existence.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

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From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading The casual traveller journeying on this road would pass the Casa Luzo without being aware of its existence.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

unvarying in nature

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

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From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The casual traveller journeying on this road would pass the Casa Luzo without being aware of its existence.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

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From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading The casual traveller journeying on this road would pass the Casa Luzo without being aware of its existence.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

the act of departing

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

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

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

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From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

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

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

on one occasion

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

above and across; more than

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

go across or through

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

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From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.

make square

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

in a steep manner

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

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

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

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

From this reading And all the way to the hills the road has for its constant companion the blue Ardentella, running first this side and then that.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

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

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

a person who changes location

From this reading The casual traveller journeying on this road would pass the Casa Luzo without being aware of its existence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

in or at the place that

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The many bridges where the road crosses the river are quaint old structures, the architecture of which plainly points to their origin being Moorish.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The casual traveller journeying on this road would pass the Casa Luzo without being aware of its existence.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The casual traveller journeying on this road would pass the Casa Luzo without being aware of its existence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AT CASA LUZO Leading out of the town of Corbo, the Alcador road ascends steeply to the Palace Square, where, leaving the royal residence on its left, it winds away over a stretch of desolate brown moorland and cuts its way through the Yeldo Hills at the Quinlon Pass.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Once through, the red fluted roofs of Alcador and the yellow belfry of its church lie spread out before one.