used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
Baalnoun
any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
BrassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
one or the other of two
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
EuphratesnounUS /juːˈfreɪtiz/
a river in southwestern Asia; flows into the Persian Gulf; was important in the development of several great civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
divisible by two
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
exotics
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From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
the organ of sight
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
coins made of gold
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
knee-deepadjective
coming only to the ankle or knee
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
LUSTnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
Myriads
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From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
not one, and not any
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
something you have to do
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
paradises
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From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
pranked
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From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
scarfsnounUS /skɑːrfs/
plural of “scarf” — a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
shriller
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From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
strewed
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From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
tensnounUS /tenz/
plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
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 From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading It was remarkable, however, that, contrary to custom on similar occasions, none of the weaker sex were to be seen in the streets.
accept gladly
From this reading THE LUST OF THE EYE Babylon the Great had pranked herself out in holiday attire, like some loyal and splendid dame arrayed to welcome her lord.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her population were shouting by tens of thousands on either bank of the Euphrates, which ran through the heart of the city, while even the broad river was dotted with boats of every shape and colour, fantastic, gaudy, and beautiful as the exotics on the tanks of those paradises or gardens which formed her distinguishing characteristic and her pride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the Gates of Brass in her southern wall to the temple of Baal towering in her centre, squares, streets, and terraces were hung with scarlet, blazing with gold, and strewed knee-deep in flowers.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Myriads of women waved their veils and scarfs from roof and balcony in endless perspective, while countless children added a shriller echo to every cry of welcome as it rose.
