used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In place of his revolver was a jewelled dagger literally encrusted with gems.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
AinounUS /aɪ/
an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
Ai's
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From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
on or to one side
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
clasps
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From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading In place of his revolver was a jewelled dagger literally encrusted with gems.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
encrustedadjectiveUS /enˈkrʌstɪd/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading In place of his revolver was a jewelled dagger literally encrusted with gems.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading With a swift, phantomlike movement, Ai escorted his guest to the farther end of the great hall.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading With a swift, phantomlike movement, Ai escorted his guest to the farther end of the great hall.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading With a swift, phantomlike movement, Ai escorted his guest to the farther end of the great hall.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
set up or found
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading In place of his revolver was a jewelled dagger literally encrusted with gems.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With a swift, phantomlike movement, Ai escorted his guest to the farther end of the great hall.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading With a swift, phantomlike movement, Ai escorted his guest to the farther end of the great hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading With a swift, phantomlike movement, Ai escorted his guest to the farther end of the great hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading In place of his revolver was a jewelled dagger literally encrusted with gems.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading In place of his revolver was a jewelled dagger literally encrusted with gems.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading With a swift, phantomlike movement, Ai escorted his guest to the farther end of the great hall.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
phantomlike
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From this reading With a swift, phantomlike movement, Ai escorted his guest to the farther end of the great hall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In place of his revolver was a jewelled dagger literally encrusted with gems.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading In place of his revolver was a jewelled dagger literally encrusted with gems.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
statuarynounUS /ˈstætʃuːeri/
statues collectively
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
moving very fast
From this reading With a swift, phantomlike movement, Ai escorted his guest to the farther end of the great hall.
Telassar
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From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
topaznounUS /ˈtoʊpæz/
a yellow quartz
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In place of his revolver was a jewelled dagger literally encrusted with gems.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
at the time that
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
in or at the place that
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Throwing aside a curtain of rich topaz silk which draped the large entrance doors he ushered him into another apartment opening out on a terrace with a garden at its foot--a garden where a marvellous profusion of flowers and foliage ran riot amid sparkling fountains and gleaming statuary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he arose in the morning he found that his own clothing had been replaced by silken garments fashioned as were Ai’s with the addition of golden clasps and belts.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading After the bath and breakfast, Ai entered the room with his noiseless tread, and when the greetings had been said, invited him to go with him to visit the public buildings and works of Telassar.
