Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

on or to one side

From this reading Two scimitared men on guard, drew aside and made obeisance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

an appliance that corrects dental irregularities

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

with brightness

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At last she paused by a closed carven door.

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

From this reading At last she paused by a closed carven door.

a red the color of ripe cherries

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

hold firmly and tightly

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading At last she paused by a closed carven door.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

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From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At last she paused by a closed carven door.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Two scimitared men on guard, drew aside and made obeisance.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Two scimitared men on guard, drew aside and made obeisance.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

immediately past

From this reading At last she paused by a closed carven door.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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 Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Two scimitared men on guard, drew aside and made obeisance.

the force of workers available

From this reading Two scimitared men on guard, drew aside and made obeisance.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading Two scimitared men on guard, drew aside and made obeisance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two scimitared men on guard, drew aside and made obeisance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading At last she paused by a closed carven door.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

a prince or king in India

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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From this reading Two scimitared men on guard, drew aside and made obeisance.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

-ing form of “streak” — move quickly in a straight line

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

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

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two scimitared men on guard, drew aside and made obeisance.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

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From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a long, long way this that they took through the vast palace of Rukh; to him it seemed endless.

at the time that

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.

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

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Hand in hand, the Raja, coatless and waistcoatless, the one gem in his turban flashing brilliantly in the waning afternoon light of the long, twisting corridors, his cerise braces streaking his white-shirted back, as if a broad thong had lashed it, her saffron cloth now russet-dark, now red-gold as they passed through the shadows great porphyry pillars threw, or into the light from open windows and arches.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She led him, and he clung to her hand, as he had at twilight when he had done his first walking with her clasp for his stay and confidence.