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A Prince of Dreamers

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of A Prince of Dreamers is here in full — 292 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.
There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.
Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!
Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.
For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.
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A Prince of Dreamers

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of A Prince of Dreamers is here in full — 292 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/58 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.
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There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.
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Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!
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Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.
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For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

ambergris noun US /ˈæmbərɡrɪs/

waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume

From this reading “There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.”

commemorated verb US /kəˈmeməreɪtɪd/

past form of “commemorate” — celebrate by some ceremony or observation

From this reading “Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!”

fruition noun US /fruːˈɪʃən/

the condition of bearing fruit

From this reading “For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.”

musk noun US /mʌsk/

an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

From this reading “There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.”

recitals noun US /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/

plural of “recital” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading “There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.”

satins noun US /ˈsætənz/

plural of “satin” — a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading “There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.”

simmered verb US /ˈsɪmərd/

past form of “simmer” — boil slowly at low temperature

From this reading “Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.”

Unveils verb US /ənˈveɪlz/

third-person singular of “unveil” — remove the veil from

From this reading “_Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Pleasurable excitement adjective + noun

In this reading “Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.”

Most Excellent adverb + adjective

In this reading “Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!”

weeks past noun + noun counted as “week past”

In this reading “For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.”

rustle of verb + particle

In this reading “There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/

a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

ambergrisnounUS /ˈæmbərɡrɪs/

waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

AuntienounUS /ˈænti/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

AuspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

BeautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

bondnounUS /bɑːnd/

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

commemoratedverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪtɪd/

past form of “commemorate” — celebrate by some ceremony or observation

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

cornelian-water

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

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

discoversverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

ExcellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.

feastnounUS /fiːst/

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

fruitionnounUS /fruːˈɪʃən/

the condition of bearing fruit

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

haremnounUS /ˈherəm/

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

hidesnounUS /haɪdz/

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

holy-hearted

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

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

King-of-Kings

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

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

labours

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

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/

the sound of laughing

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

LotnounUS /lɑːt/

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

lovelinessnoun

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

maidennounUS /ˈmeɪdən/

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

MostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

multi-scented

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

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

musknounUS /mʌsk/

an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

noble-souled

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

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/

plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

PleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.

preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

recitalsnounUS /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/

plural of “recital” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

Rosebody

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

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

satinsnounUS /ˈsætənz/

plural of “satin” — a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

silksnounUS /sɪlks/

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

simmeredverbUS /ˈsɪmərd/

past form of “simmer” — boil slowly at low temperature

From this reading Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.

softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

swingverbUS /swɪŋ/

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Not that spirits required raising on this day of days, on which the accession of the Most Auspicious, the Most Excellent, the King-of-Kings was commemorated!

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.

tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

to-day

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

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

UnveilsverbUS /ənˈveɪlz/

third-person singular of “unveil” — remove the veil from

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

veilnounUS /veɪl/

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading There was another, and very different tinkle of soft laughter, a rustle of silks and satins which in their stirring gave out multi-scented perfumes of orange and rose, musk, and ambergris; for Auntie Rosebody was in full swing of one of her recitals, and all the harem knew that they were as good as cornelian-water for raising the spirits.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading _Beauty is no bond maiden; Lot it holds The veil which hides it from all earthly lovers But to holy-hearted noble-souled Unveils and all its loveliness discovers_.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.

women's

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

From this reading Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For weeks past, preparations for the feast had been going on, and to-day would bring full fruition to all their labours.

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