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From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
accacia
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From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
put or send forth
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
chaplets
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From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
Consuelo
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From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
coins made of gold
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
harmonicanounUS /hɑːrˈmɑːnɪkə/
a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
Invisibles
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From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
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 The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading A shower of flowers fell slowly over the happy couple amid this solemn strain.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
symbolicadjectiveUS /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
tripodnounUS /ˈtraɪpɑːd/
a three-legged rack used for support
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
not known
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading The invisible chiefs, their faces being covered with their long red drapery, with chaplets of the oak and accacia around their brows, stood up to receive the brothers as they passed by them, with a bow of veneration.
vibrationnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/
the act of vibrating
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
Wanda
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From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Wanda stood by a tripod of gold, whence her right hand threw brilliant flames and clouds of perfume, while in the left she held the two ends of a chain of flowers and symbolic leaves she had cast around the two lovers.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this juncture the doors of the temple swung open with a metallic sound, and the Invisibles entered, two and two.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The magic notes of the harmonica,[15] an instrument newly invented, the vibration of which was an unknown wonder to Consuelo, was heard in the air, and seemed to descend from the dome, which was open to the moon and the night wind.
