Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

a resident or native of Alexandria (especially Alexandria in Egypt)

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

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

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

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

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

the act of burning something

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading The columns were wreathed with grape vine.

a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

being one more than seven

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading The columns were wreathed with grape vine.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

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

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

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

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Tucana

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

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 Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

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

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

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

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading The columns were wreathed with grape vine.

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From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

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

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

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

From this reading The columns were wreathed with grape vine.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE house of Vinicius was indeed decked in the green of myrtle and ivy, which had been hung on the walls and over the doors.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The columns were wreathed with grape vine.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Eight and twelve flamed lamps were burning; these were like vessels, trees, animals, birds, or statues, holding cups filled with perfumed olive oil, lamps of alabaster, marble, or gilded Corinthian bronze, not so wonderful as that famed candlestick used by Nero and taken from the temple of Apollo, but beautiful and made by famous masters.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading In the atrium, which was closed above by a purple woollen cloth as protection from the night cold, it was as clear as in daylight.

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From this reading The columns were wreathed with grape vine.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Some of the lights were shaded by Alexandrian glass, or transparent stuffs from the Indus, of red, blue, yellow, or violet color, so that the whole atrium was filled with many colored rays.