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From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
(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 In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MUCH of the mystery and myth of these burning atolls was concerned with the quest of pearls.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
atolls
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delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
the act of burning something
From this reading MUCH of the mystery and myth of these burning atolls was concerned with the quest of pearls.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading MUCH of the mystery and myth of these burning atolls was concerned with the quest of pearls.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
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no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
DescendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
divesnounUS /daɪvz/
plural of “dive” — a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
EscapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
fictionists
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From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
gossameradjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəmər/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
luresnounUS /lʊrz/
plural of “lure” — qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
Mandel
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From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
mondaine
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From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MUCH of the mystery and myth of these burning atolls was concerned with the quest of pearls.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MUCH of the mystery and myth of these burning atolls was concerned with the quest of pearls.
mythnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading MUCH of the mystery and myth of these burning atolls was concerned with the quest of pearls.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
not any; not one
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
Nohea
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From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
NotedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
odalisquenoun
a woman slave in a harem
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
PoetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading MUCH of the mystery and myth of these burning atolls was concerned with the quest of pearls.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
sarcophagi
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From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
sensuousadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəs/
taking delight in beauty
From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
sharknounUS /ʃɑːrk/
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading MUCH of the mystery and myth of these burning atolls was concerned with the quest of pearls.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Poets and fictionists in many tongues had embroidered their gossamer fabric with these exquisite lures, the ornament of beauty, the treasures of queen and odalisque, _mondaine_ and dancer, image and shrine, since humans began to adorn themselves with more delicate things than the skins and teeth of animals.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUCH of the mystery and myth of these burning atolls was concerned with the quest of pearls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading History of the pearl hunger—Noted jewels of past—I go with Nohea to the diving—Beautiful floor of the lagoon—Nohea dives many times—Escapes shark narrowly—Descends 148 feet—No pearls reward us—Mandel tells of culture pearls.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In all the world those gems had been a subject of romance, and legend had draped their search with a myriad marvels.
wormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading A thousand crimes had their seed in greed for the possession of these sensuous sarcophagi of dead worms.
