used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
accessoriesnounUS /ækˈsesəriz/
plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
DeitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
divisible by two
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
ExquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
a state of high honor
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
the state of being honored
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
NECAT
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From this reading VULNERANT OMNES, ULTIMA NECAT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
OMNES
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From this reading VULNERANT OMNES, ULTIMA NECAT.
ostentatiousadjectiveUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
intended to attract notice and impress others
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
Suertebella
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From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
tapersnounUS /ˈteɪpərz/
plural of “taper” — a convex shape that narrows toward a point
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Exquisite flowers, and tapers innumerable are thought the most proper offerings to do honour to the Lord of Lords.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
ULTIMAnounUS /ˈʌltɪmə/
the last syllable in a word
From this reading VULNERANT OMNES, ULTIMA NECAT.
unctionnoun
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
VULNERANT
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From this reading VULNERANT OMNES, ULTIMA NECAT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ceremony took place at dusk with great pomp and unction.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Amid such dazzling accessories even the works of human hands showed to greater advantage; as though they too borrowed a reflection of glory from the presence of the Deity.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading The palatial house of Suertebella was admirably suited to the ostentatious display of a splendid ceremonial, the tribute of worldly wealth to an august mystery.
