700
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From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
in the past
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
(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 But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First as to its origin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
not accessible to view
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
DEL
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From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
DEWnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
dominationnounUS /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
social control by dominating
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
Doñana
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From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
etc
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From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First as to its origin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The story of the recovery of our Lady of the Dew is related to have occurred in this wise.
not accessible to view
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
hiding-places
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From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
ten 10s
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading First as to its origin.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
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 But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
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 Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
and nothing more
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
MoslemnounUS /ˈmɑːzləm/
a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
not any; not one
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
NUESTRA
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From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The story of the recovery of our Lady of the Dew is related to have occurred in this wise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading First as to its origin.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
overranverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈræn/
inflected form of “overrun” — invade in great numbers
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
PILGRIMAGEnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
PilgrimagesnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmɪdʒɪz/
plural of “pilgrimage” — a journey to a sacred place
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
Reconquest
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From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The story of the recovery of our Lady of the Dew is related to have occurred in this wise.
rediscoveredverbUS /ridɪˈskʌvərd/
past form of “rediscover” — discover again
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The story of the recovery of our Lady of the Dew is related to have occurred in this wise.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
ROCÍO
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From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
Romishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
SEÑORA
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From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
shooting-lodge
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From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
SHRINEnounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
shrinesnounUS /ʃraɪnz/
plural of “shrine” — a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
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 The story of the recovery of our Lady of the Dew is related to have occurred in this wise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The story of the recovery of our Lady of the Dew is related to have occurred in this wise.
very small
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
a just detectable amount
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
unnaturallyadverbUS /ənˈnætʃərəli/
in an unnatural way
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But not unnaturally, since Moorish domination extended over 700 years, all trace or record of such hiding-places had long been lost, and it was merely by chance and one by one that, after the Reconquest, the hidden treasures were rediscovered.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
at the time that
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The story of the recovery of our Lady of the Dew is related to have occurred in this wise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading "OUR LADY OF THE DEW" THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL ROCÍO Pilgrimages by the pious to distant shrines are a well-known phase in the faith both of the Moslem and of the Romish Church, and require no definition by us; but one that is yearly performed to a tiny and isolated shrine not a dozen miles from our shooting-lodge of Doñana deserves description.
a late time of life
From this reading Twelve hundred years ago when Arab conquerors overran Spain much treasure of the churches, with many sacred emblems, relics, etc., were hurriedly concealed in places of safety.
