used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
(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 All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
ceilingsnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋz/
plural of “ceiling” — the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The cheeks of some were dusky, while others were wonderfully fair.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
clothing in general
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
couchesnounUS /ˈkaʊtʃɪz/
plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
DamascusnounUS /dəˈmæskəs/
an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
divans
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From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading The cheeks of some were dusky, while others were wonderfully fair.
move gently or carefully
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
enhanceverbUS /enˈhæns/
increase
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The cheeks of some were dusky, while others were wonderfully fair.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
frescoedverbUS /ˈfreskoʊd/
past form of “fresco” — paint onto wet plaster on a wall
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
brought together in one place
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
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 In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cheeks of some were dusky, while others were wonderfully fair.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
not used up
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The cheeks of some were dusky, while others were wonderfully fair.
not in physical motion
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were taking their ease on divans and couches, some of them smoking cigarettes, some conversing, some remaining proudly apart from the others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All were attired in such fine clothes as seemed best to enhance their good looks.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading These were the girls brought to Damascus by the trader, and all were for sale, like so many cattle.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The cheeks of some were dusky, while others were wonderfully fair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a large room of many mirrors with frescoed ceilings of bright colors, the floors covered with Turkish rugs, and the place lavishly furnished in Oriental style, were gathered seventeen girls of various races and still more varying beauty.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading The cheeks of some were dusky, while others were wonderfully fair.
