adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading This was the audience chamber of Kazmah.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading This was the audience chamber of Kazmah.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
cupboardsnounUS /ˈkʌbərdz/
plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
divans
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From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading KAZMAH Mrs. Monte Irvin entered the inner room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
frankincensenounUS /ˈfræŋkənsens/
an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
globularadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/
having the shape of a sphere or ball
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
incense-burner
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From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
inlaidadjectiveUS /ˈɪnleɪd/
adorned by inlays
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading KAZMAH Mrs. Monte Irvin entered the inner room.
Irvin
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From this reading KAZMAH Mrs. Monte Irvin entered the inner room.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
KAZMAH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KAZMAH Mrs. Monte Irvin entered the inner room.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
low-cushioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading KAZMAH Mrs. Monte Irvin entered the inner room.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading KAZMAH Mrs. Monte Irvin entered the inner room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
ornateadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈneɪt/
marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
overcrowdedverbUS /ˈoʊvərkraʊdɪd/
past form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading KAZMAH Mrs. Monte Irvin entered the inner room.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
smouldered
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From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
sparselyadverbUS /ˈspɑːrsli/
in a sparse way
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KAZMAH Mrs. Monte Irvin entered the inner room.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading The floor was thickly carpeted, but save for an ornate inlaid table upon which stood the tray and incense-burner, and a long, low-cushioned seat placed immediately beneath a hanging lamp burning dimly in a globular green shade, it was devoid of decoration.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the audience chamber of Kazmah.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In marked contrast to the overcrowded appointments, divans and cupboards of the first room, it was sparsely furnished.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was heavy with the perfume of frankincense which smouldered in a brass vessel set upon a tray.
