used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
actualitynounUS /ˌæktʃuːˈælətiː/
the state of actually existing objectively
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
(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 MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
checker-work
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From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
crucifiedverbUS /ˈkruːsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “crucify” — kill by nailing onto a cross
From this reading A stairway led to a high shrine where hung the crucified Tyrian sphinx.
DamascusnounUS /dəˈmæskəs/
an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
intense or sharp
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
frescoesnounUS /ˈfreskoʊz/
plural of “fresco” — a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A stairway led to a high shrine where hung the crucified Tyrian sphinx.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
intaglionounUS /ˌɪnˈtæljoʊ/
a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A stairway led to a high shrine where hung the crucified Tyrian sphinx.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
LitanynounUS /ˈlɪtəni/
any long and tedious address or recital
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
Murex
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
pilastersnounUS /pəˈlæstərz/
plural of “pilaster” — a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading A stairway led to a high shrine where hung the crucified Tyrian sphinx.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
sphinxnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading A stairway led to a high shrine where hung the crucified Tyrian sphinx.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
splendours
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From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading A stairway led to a high shrine where hung the crucified Tyrian sphinx.
Tabnit
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From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
tapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/
plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
tilesnounUS /taɪlz/
plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
Tyrian
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From this reading A stairway led to a high shrine where hung the crucified Tyrian sphinx.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
walledverbUS /wɔːld/
past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading The room, "walled with soft splendours of Damascus tiles," was laid with skins of forgotten animals and was hung with historic tapestries dyed by ancient fingers in the spiral veins of the Murex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were frescoes uniting the dream with its actuality, columns carved with both lines and names of beauty, pilasters decorated with chain and checker-work and golden nets.
in or at the place that
From this reading A stairway led to a high shrine where hung the crucified Tyrian sphinx.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MORNING VISIT In an upper room in the Palace of the Litany, fair with all the burnished devices of the early light, Prince Tabnit paced on that morning of mornings of his marriage day.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Because of his great happiness the whole world seemed to him like some exquisite intaglio of which this day was the design.
