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From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
1907
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From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
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 Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
(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 Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
arabesques
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From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
Barr
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From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
chiselnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
complexitynounUS /kəmˈpleksəti/
the quality of being intricate and compounded
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
cressets
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From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
dull-gold
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From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
dykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
GeographicadjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪk/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
coins made of gold
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
graver's
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From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
inlaidadjectiveUS /ˈɪnleɪd/
adorned by inlays
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
mash'als
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From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
MASTER'SnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
minutest
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From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
mother-of-pearlnoun
the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
Petra
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From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
PillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
sandal-oil
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From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
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 Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
tapestriesnounUS /ˈtæpəstriz/
plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every minutest architectural detail had been carved out of the solid gold dyke that had formed the city; nothing had been added to fill out any portion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
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 MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The imagination was staggered at thought of the infinite skill and labor required for such a task.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pillars rose to the roof, and these were all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with fine copper and silver arabesques of amazing complexity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MASTER'S PRICE A dim and subtly perfumed corridor opened out before them, its walls hung with tapestries, between which, by the light of sandal-oil _mash'als_, or cressets, the glimmer of the dull-gold walls could be distinguished.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
but in spite of that
From this reading The creation of this city of El Barr seemed far beyond the possible; yet here it was, all the result of the graver's chisel.[1] [Footnote 1: If any reader doubts the existence of El Barr, as a city of gold carved from a single block, on the ground that such a work would be impossible, I refer him to an account of Petra, in the _National Geographic Magazine_ for May, 1907.
