Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

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From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages

From this reading * * * * * RECOLLECTIONS OF THE ALHAMBRA.

(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 Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

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

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF THE SKETCH-BOOK.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

next to; at the side of

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF THE SKETCH-BOOK.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

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From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

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

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

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

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

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

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

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

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

go across or through

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

any competition

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

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

From this reading * * * * * RECOLLECTIONS OF THE ALHAMBRA.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

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From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF THE SKETCH-BOOK.

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 During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

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

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

being six more than thirty

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

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

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

in a disloyal and faithless manner

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading During a summer's residence in the old Moorish palace of the Alhambra, of which I have already given numerous anecdotes to the public, I used to pass much of my time in the beautiful hall of the Abencerrages, beside the fountain celebrated in the tragic story of that devoted race.

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

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.

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

From this reading Here it was, that thirty-six cavaliers of that heroic line were treacherously sacrificed, to appease the jealousy or allay the fears of a tyrant.

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

From this reading Which is all at present, from the well-wisher of little boys and little birds, GEOFFREY CRAYON.