Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

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

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

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

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

Having no one else present.

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

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

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

in or relating to Andalusia

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

at another time

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

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

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

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

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

the act of creating written works

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

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From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

the act of burning something

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

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

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

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

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

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

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

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

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

mark as different

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

divisible by two

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

at any time

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

plural of “flare” — a shape that spreads outward

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

plural of “flicker” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

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

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

in a gay manner

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

with superficial plausibility

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

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

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

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

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

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

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

make a sound typical of metallic objects

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

come together

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

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

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

inconsequential conversation

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

having odor or a characteristic odor

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

above and across; more than

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

go across or through

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

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

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

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

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

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From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

wood in small pieces or splinters

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

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

From this reading The Indian Camp—The Sortie from the Fort HEADQUARTERS, MORELLA: _October_ 3, 1838 It is a balmy night.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

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

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

past form of “vociferate” — utter in a very loud voice

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading I hear the merry jingle of the tambourine, and the cheery voices of the girls and peasants, as they dance beneath my casement, under the shadow of the clustering vines.

in or at the place that

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

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

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading The laugh and song pass gaily round, and even at this distance I can distinguish the elegant form of Ramon Cabrera, as he whispers gay nothings in the ears of the Andalusian girls, or joins in the thrilling chorus of Riego’s hymn, which is ever and anon vociferated by the enthusiastic soldiery of Carlos Quinto.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading I am alone, in the most inaccessible and most bomb-proof tower of our little fortalice; the large casements are open—the wind, as it enters, whispers in my ear its odorous recollections of the orange grove and the myrtle bower.

produce a literary work

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

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

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.

gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

From this reading My torch (a branch of the fragrant cedar-tree) flares and flickers in the midnight breeze, and disperses its scent and burning splinters on my scroll and the desk where I write—meet implements for a soldier’s authorship!—it is _cartridge_ paper over which my pen runs so glibly, and a yawning barrel of gunpowder forms my rough writing-table.