Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

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

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

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

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

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

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But romance did not long survive my entrance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

any large and important church

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

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

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

past form of “cobble” — pave with cobblestones

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

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

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But romance did not long survive my entrance.

command with authority

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

half asleep

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading But romance did not long survive my entrance.

divisible by two

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

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

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

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

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

usually; as a rule

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

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

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

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

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

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

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

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

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

most important element

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

and nothing more

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But romance did not long survive my entrance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

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

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

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

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

the local environment

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

by chance

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading But romance did not long survive my entrance.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

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

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

not in physical motion

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

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From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading But romance did not long survive my entrance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

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

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

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

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The former capital of the republic had long held a place in my imagination, and the distant view of it the day before from the lofty rim of the valley backed by long blue ranges of mountains had enhanced my desire to visit the place, even though it lay somewhat off the direct route.

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

From this reading For the most part it was merely a larger collection of huts along badly cobbled or grass-grown streets common to all "cities" of Honduras.

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

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

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

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

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From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE CITY OF THE SILVER HILLS A monotonous wide path full of loose stones led through dry, breathless jungle across the valley floor to Comayagua.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A stub-towered, white-washed cathedral, built by the Spaniards and still the main religious edifice of Honduras, faced the drowsy plaza; near it were a few "houses of commerce," one-story plaster buildings before which hung a sign with the owner's name and possibly some hint of his business, generally that of hawking a few bolts of cloth, straw hats, or ancient and fly-specked cheap products from foreign parts.