Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

later than; following

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

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

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

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

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

completely unclothed

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The walls were hung with rich tapestries representing the Triumph of Beauty.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

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From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

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 A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

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From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

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From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

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

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

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

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

having frets

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

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

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

coins made of gold

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

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

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

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

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The walls were hung with rich tapestries representing the Triumph of Beauty.

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

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

adorned by inlays

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

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From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

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From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

an apartment located on the top floors of a building

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading A laughing Narcissus in green bronze held a polished mirror above its head.

plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

consisting of fine particles

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The walls were hung with rich tapestries representing the Triumph of Beauty.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The walls were hung with rich tapestries representing the Triumph of Beauty.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

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

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading The walls were hung with rich tapestries representing the Triumph of Beauty.

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

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

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

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After some time he rose from his seat, and leaning against the carved penthouse of the chimney, looked round at the dimly-lit room.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

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

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The walls were hung with rich tapestries representing the Triumph of Beauty.

plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a resident of Venice

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

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 walls were hung with rich tapestries representing the Triumph of Beauty.

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

From this reading The walls were hung with rich tapestries representing the Triumph of Beauty.

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

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

a Caucasian

From this reading Pale poppies were broidered on the silk coverlet of the bed, as though they had fallen from the tired hands of sleep, and tall reeds of fluted ivory bare up the velvet canopy, from which great tufts of ostrich plumes sprang, like white foam, to the pallid silver of the fretted ceiling.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The walls were hung with rich tapestries representing the Triumph of Beauty.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading A large press, inlaid with agate and lapis-lazuli, filled one corner, and facing the window stood a curiously wrought cabinet with lacquer panels of powdered and mosaiced gold, on which were placed some delicate goblets of Venetian glass, and a cup of dark-veined onyx.