used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
move towards
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
bathing-room
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From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
fearless and daring
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading BYRON.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
ClaudiusnounUS /ˈklɔːdiəs/
Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
divisible by two
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
glowworms
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From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
coins made of gold
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
Julius
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From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
Lucius
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From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
coated with paint
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
go across or through
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
rose-coloured
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From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
be standing; be upright
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading The furniture glittered with gold and gems, and the delicious odours of the costly bath preparing for the voluptuous Julius in the adjoining bathing-room filled the gorgeous dormitory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
Wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But thou, with spirit frail and light, Wilt shine awhile and pass away, As glowworms sparkle through the night, But dare not stand the test of day.”
wrapt
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From this reading The sleeper was lying on a couch under a gilt canopy, wrapt in such deep repose that even the bold approach of his brother did not disturb his rest.
but in spite of that
From this reading The magnificent apartment into which the manly step of Lucius Claudius intruded was darkened with painted blinds, and yet further veiled from the beams of day by curtains of rose-coloured cloth.
