used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
ACHATES
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From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
AENEASnounUS /ˈæniəs/
a mythical Greek warrior who was a leader on the Trojan side of the Trojan War; hero of the Aeneid
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
agingnounUS /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
bellyingadjective
curving outward
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
chimney-place
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From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
Fronde
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From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
coins made of gold
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
goutyadjectiveUS /ˈɡaʊti/
suffering from gout
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
imperishableadjective
not perishable
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
imprintnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnt/
a distinctive influence
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
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 This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
staying power
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
Marechal
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From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
Mazarin
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From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
memoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
Motteville
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From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
a brief written record
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
Palais
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From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
pyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
rougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
not in physical motion
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading This astute politician was still a handsome man, but the Fronde and the turbulent nobility had left their imprint.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
Venetian-wrought
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From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
Villeroi
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From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Around this table were seated four persons of note: the aging Marechal de Villeroi, Madame de Motteville of imperishable memoirs, Anne of Austria, and Cardinal Mazarin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN AENEAS FOR AN ACHATES In the grand gallery of the Palais Royal stood a mahogany table, the bellying legs of which, decorated with Venetian-wrought gold, sparkled and glittered in the light of the flames that rose and fell in the gaping chimney-place.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
wrinklingverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “wrinkle” — gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading There were many lines wrinkling the circle of his eyes, and the brilliant color on his cheeks was the effect of rouge and fever.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The Italian, having won a pile of golden louis from the soldier, was smiling amiably and building yellow pyramids, forgetful for the time being of his gouty foot which dozed on a cushion under the table.
