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Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 1 (of 2) is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”
Hereby was expressed the utmost sumptuousness of a palace.
A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.
In the eastern quarter of the glen was the House of the Morning.
This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.
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Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 1 (of 2) is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”
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Hereby was expressed the utmost sumptuousness of a palace.
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A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.
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In the eastern quarter of the glen was the House of the Morning.
/ɪn ðə ˈiːstərn ˈkwɔːrtər ʌv ðə ɡlen wɑːz ðə haʊs ʌv ðə ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
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This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Archipelago noun US /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading “A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.””

delightfully adverb US /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/

in a delightful manner

From this reading “A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.””

Hereby adverb US /hɪrˈbaɪ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading “Hereby was expressed the utmost sumptuousness of a palace.”

kingly adjective US /ˈkɪŋli/

having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king

From this reading “A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.””

Lounge verb US /laʊndʒ/

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading “A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.””

monarchs noun US /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/

plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading “A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.””

rods noun US /rɑːdz/

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading “This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.”

warranted verb US /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/

past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

From this reading “A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

abodes

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From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/

possessing life

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

buriedadjectiveUS /ˈberid/

placed in a grave

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

deep-green

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From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/

in a delightful manner

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

Donjalolo

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From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading In the eastern quarter of the glen was the House of the Morning.

enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

communicated in words

From this reading Hereby was expressed the utmost sumptuousness of a palace.

fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

glennounUS /ɡlen/

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

HerebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/

(formal) by means of this

From this reading Hereby was expressed the utmost sumptuousness of a palace.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

Juam

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From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

kingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

kinglyadjectiveUS /ˈkɪŋli/

having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

LoungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

lovesnounUS /lʌvz/

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/

plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

MorningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the eastern quarter of the glen was the House of the Morning.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

moundnounUS /maʊnd/

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/

as might be expected

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Hereby was expressed the utmost sumptuousness of a palace.

PlacenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

PleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/

one of four equal parts

From this reading In the eastern quarter of the glen was the House of the Morning.

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

recessverbUS /rɪˈses/

put into a recess

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

requitalnoun

a justly deserved penalty

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/

that is looked for

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

squareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

sumptuousnessnoun

wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

From this reading Hereby was expressed the utmost sumptuousness of a palace.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This fanciful palace was raised upon a natural mound, many rods square, almost completely filling up a deep recess between deep-green and projecting cliffs, overlooking many abodes distributed in the shadows of the groves beyond.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Hereby was expressed the utmost sumptuousness of a palace.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/

past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading A well warranted saying; for of all the bright places, where my soul loves to linger, the haunts of Donjalolo are most delicious.

WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

Willamilla

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From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A Pleasant Place For A Lounge Whether the hard condition of their kingly state, very naturally demanding some luxurious requital, prevailed upon the monarchs of Juam to house themselves so delightfully as they did; whether buried alive in their glen, they sought to center therein a secret world of enjoyment; however it may have been, throughout the Archipelago this saying was a proverb—“You are lodged like the king in Willamilla.”

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