adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
arraysnounUS /ərˈeɪz/
plural of “array” — an orderly arrangement
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
bowelsnounUS /ˈbaʊəlz/
the center of the Earth
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
co-operate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
enshrinedverbUS /enˈʃraɪnd/
past form of “enshrine” — enclose in a shrine
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
EverywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
festivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They know the joys and sorrows of the great and those of the small.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
heirloomsnounUS /ˈerluːmz/
plural of “heirloom” — (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
historiansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading They know the joys and sorrows of the great and those of the small.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They know the joys and sorrows of the great and those of the small.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
pageantsnounUS /ˈpædʒənts/
plural of “pageant” — an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
pillagenounUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They know the joys and sorrows of the great and those of the small.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading They know the joys and sorrows of the great and those of the small.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Nations of slaves and divers have searched the sands of ocean and the bowels of earth for the pearls and diamonds which adorn the spectators.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
splendors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They know the joys and sorrows of the great and those of the small.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
TransmittedadjectiveUS /trænˈsmɪtɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Transmitted as heirlooms from generation to generation, these treasures have shone on consecrated brows and could be the most faithful of historians had they speech.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
usurers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are pageants in which all the material splendors that man arrays co-operate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Everywhere do they go; they are worn with pride at festivals, carried in despair to usurers, borne off in triumph amid blood and pillage, enshrined in masterpieces conceived by art for their protection.
