used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A passing glance at the town is, at first, very pleasing.
acacianounUS /əˈkeɪʃə/
any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
ALGERIAnounUS /ælˈdʒɪriə/
a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s
From this reading INTO ALGERIA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A passing glance at the town is, at first, very pleasing.
a line of approach
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the left can be seen the old walls of Mechonar, which was the citadel of the town.
Bon
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From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading At the left can be seen the old walls of Mechonar, which was the citadel of the town.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
at any time
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A passing glance at the town is, at first, very pleasing.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A passing glance at the town is, at first, very pleasing.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO ALGERIA.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A passing glance at the town is, at first, very pleasing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
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 the left can be seen the old walls of Mechonar, which was the citadel of the town.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
Mechonar
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From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
MedinanounUS /məˈdaɪnə/
a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
MorocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
nettleverbUS /ˈnetəl/
sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
not any; not one
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the left can be seen the old walls of Mechonar, which was the citadel of the town.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A passing glance at the town is, at first, very pleasing.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading A passing glance at the town is, at first, very pleasing.
poplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the left can be seen the old walls of Mechonar, which was the citadel of the town.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
Tlemcen
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From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
precisely as stated
From this reading A passing glance at the town is, at first, very pleasing.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading At the left can be seen the old walls of Mechonar, which was the citadel of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the left can be seen the old walls of Mechonar, which was the citadel of the town.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Striking off from the empire of Morocco, as we journey eastward into Algeria we come to the town of Tlemcen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
a Caucasian
From this reading A triple row of fine trees, such as the white poplar, the plane tree, the acacia, the nettle tree, and a species of tree the foliage of which is so thick that no sunbeam can ever penetrate it, lines the avenue of Mechonar, which leads to the gate of Bon Medina.
