used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It has all the absorbing fascination of a fairy tale.
agileadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
(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 It has all the absorbing fascination of a fairy tale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
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beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
Bidasari
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From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
bowmannounUS /ˈboʊmən/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
CHAUNCEY
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columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
Djinns
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From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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EpicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It has all the absorbing fascination of a fairy tale.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading It has all the absorbing fascination of a fairy tale.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Translated Into English For The First Time CHAUNCEY C. STARKWEATHER, A.B., LL.B.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has all the absorbing fascination of a fairy tale.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
imaginings
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From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Translated Into English For The First Time CHAUNCEY C. STARKWEATHER, A.B., LL.B.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has all the absorbing fascination of a fairy tale.
lancernounUS /ˈlænsər/
(formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
languorouslyadverb
in a languorous manner
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
LL
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MalayanadjectiveUS /məˈleɪən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Malaysia
From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
a particular point in time
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
orientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
plaisance
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From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Easily the most charming poem of Malayan Literature is the Epic of Bidasari.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
seductiveadjectiveUS /sɪˈdʌktɪv/
tending to entice into a desired action or state
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
spirit-princes
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From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
STARKWEATHER
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sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It has all the absorbing fascination of a fairy tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Translated Into English For The First Time CHAUNCEY C. STARKWEATHER, A.B., LL.B.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are led into the dreamy atmosphere of haunted palace and beauteous plaisance: we glide in the picturesque imaginings of the oriental poet from the charm of all that is languorously seductive in nature into the shadowy realms of the supernatural.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At one moment the sturdy bowman or lithe and agile lancer is before us in hurrying column, and at another we are told of mystic sentinels from another world, of Djinns and demons and spirit-princes.
