palace
a large and stately mansion
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,098 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 16,728 times across 173,849 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a large and stately mansion also: castle
- the governing group of a kingdom the palace issued an order binding on all subjects
- a large ornate exhibition hall
- official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)
palace in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The Garden of Gethsemane V. The Palace of Caiaphas VI.
The Complete Poetical Works of Henry · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Chapter 1
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We're anchored close to Winter Palace, and I've just seen a droschki-driver, whom I sketch.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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Telemachus goes from the swineherd’s hut to the city, and calls his guest, Theoclymenus, to the palace.
The Odyssey of Homer · 751? BCE-651? BCE Homer · Chapter 1
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The ruins of Caesar's Palace, Pompey's Pillar, Cleopatra's Needle, the Catacombs, and ruins of ancient Alexandria will be found worth the visit.
The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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Then he saw before him a stately palace, and, entering, he found in a large hall a table set for twelve persons.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1