Chapter XV · Gold and Glitter

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

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

(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 The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

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

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

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

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

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 The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

any large and important church

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The meteorite was stopped in the clouds of the sky.

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

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

the act of departing

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

coins made of gold

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

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

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

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

From this reading The meteorite was stopped in the clouds of the sky.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

the common people generally

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface

From this reading The meteorite was stopped in the clouds of the sky.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The meteorite was stopped in the clouds of the sky.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

on one occasion

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The meteorite was stopped in the clouds of the sky.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The meteorite was stopped in the clouds of the sky.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

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

From this reading The meteorite was stopped in the clouds of the sky.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

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

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

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

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

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

From this reading For months previous to the departure Father Renaudin had been calculating and preparing for this return, for the ceremonial of the marriage and coronation of Rondah.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

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

From this reading The meteorite was stopped in the clouds of the sky.

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

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.

in or at the place that

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The angel-man, bronze, strong and glorious once more, flew down with Rondah and Regan, and they stood upon the raised steps of the great Cathedral, where all the assembled multitudes could see them.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As Rondah stood looking, a flock of bird women flew from one of the spires above and draped her in a veil and trailing robe of gold.

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

From this reading Sheets of yellow gold, spun fine and hanging heavy, glistened on the columns and were spread upon the floors, falling in rich masses to the foot of the long flight of steps.