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!
(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.
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_.
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.
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!
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_.
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.
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
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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.
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!
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!
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_.
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!
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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_.
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.
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_.
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_.
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
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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!
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
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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.
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.
(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_.
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_.
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
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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.
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
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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_.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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_.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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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_.
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_.
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.
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.
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_.
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
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From this reading Pleasurable excitement simmered through the whole women's apartments.
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.