Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

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

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

have

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

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From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the true story of the black stain is in reality quite otherwise.

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

plural of “caretaker” — a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

plural of “cobblestone” — rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

especially spread in a fan shape

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

an established custom

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

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

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

someone who asks a question

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

similar in quality or character

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

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

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

plural of “maker” — a person who makes things

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

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 MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

in other respects or ways

From this reading But the true story of the black stain is in reality quite otherwise.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But the true story of the black stain is in reality quite otherwise.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading But the true story of the black stain is in reality quite otherwise.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

an ancient city on the Ebro River in northeastern Spain; formerly the capital of Aragon

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

plural of “spider” — predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But the true story of the black stain is in reality quite otherwise.

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For one reason or another there are many empty houses in the larger cities of Spain and many historical names have passed away.

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

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

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But the true story of the black stain is in reality quite otherwise.

in or at the place that

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

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

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Number Five Calle de la Merced has its history like the rest of the monasteries, and the rounded cobblestones of the large courtyard bear to-day a black stain where, the curious inquirer will be told, the caretakers of the empty house have been in the habit of cooking their bread on a brazier of charcoal fanned into glow with a palm leaf scattering the ashes.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading THE MAKERS OF HISTORY Number Five Calle de la Merced is to this day an empty house, like many in Saragossa, presenting to the passer-by a dusty stone face and huge barred windows over which the spiders have drawn their filmy curtain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With them have faded into oblivion some religious orders and not a few kindred brotherhoods.