used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INSTALLATION OF A TWIN-SOUL (CONTINUED).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her pale blue hair was crowned with a chaplet of daffodils.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
chapletnoun
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Her pale blue hair was crowned with a chaplet of daffodils.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE INSTALLATION OF A TWIN-SOUL (CONTINUED).
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Her pale blue hair was crowned with a chaplet of daffodils.
daffodilsnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading Her pale blue hair was crowned with a chaplet of daffodils.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
any strong feeling
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
a young female
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her pale blue hair was crowned with a chaplet of daffodils.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
INSTALLATIONnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading THE INSTALLATION OF A TWIN-SOUL (CONTINUED).
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
loveliest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INSTALLATION OF A TWIN-SOUL (CONTINUED).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her pale blue hair was crowned with a chaplet of daffodils.
the local environment
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
priestessnounUS /ˈpriːstəs/
a woman priest
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
sea-greenadjective
of the color of the sea; bluish green
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
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 While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
swathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INSTALLATION OF A TWIN-SOUL (CONTINUED).
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
TWIN-SOUL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE INSTALLATION OF A TWIN-SOUL (CONTINUED).
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
vermilionadjectiveUS /vərˈmɪljən/
of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
a Caucasian
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
belonging to which person
From this reading Her figure was swathed in a vermilion robe, on the breast of which was embroidered in outline a sea-green sun whose swaying rays reached the furthest parts of her garment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While priest and priestess were folded with mutual emotion two of the loveliest souls took the place of the high priest and priestess on the silver pavement.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The girl was young and tender, golden white in complexion with crimson lips.
