Chapter VIII

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

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

(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 SCARLET BLOSSOMS All Zitra was _en fête_.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

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

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

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From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

an inhabitant of ancient Babylon

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

for the reason that

From this reading Himyra he would always love, because it was there he had first seen Naia outside its gates.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading SCARLET BLOSSOMS All Zitra was _en fête_.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

a building occupied by a state legislature

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

serving as an essential component

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

a small farm worked by a crofter

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

half the width of an em

From this reading SCARLET BLOSSOMS All Zitra was _en fête_.

divisible by two

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

a wide scope

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

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From this reading SCARLET BLOSSOMS All Zitra was _en fête_.

a gay festivity

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Himyra he would always love, because it was there he had first seen Naia outside its gates.

coins made of gold

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

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

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

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

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

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From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

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

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

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

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Himyra he would always love, because it was there he had first seen Naia outside its gates.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Himyra he would always love, because it was there he had first seen Naia outside its gates.

past form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

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

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

the force of workers available

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

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

From this reading Himyra he would always love, because it was there he had first seen Naia outside its gates.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Himyra he would always love, because it was there he had first seen Naia outside its gates.

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

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

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From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

possessing material wealth

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

cut with a saw

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading SCARLET BLOSSOMS All Zitra was _en fête_.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Himyra he would always love, because it was there he had first seen Naia outside its gates.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Always Croft had marveled at the beauty of the imperial capitol since first he saw it.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

make square

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

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From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

having a checkered or mottled appearance

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

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

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Himyra he would always love, because it was there he had first seen Naia outside its gates.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

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

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

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

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

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

From this reading SCARLET BLOSSOMS All Zitra was _en fête_.

at the time that

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

in or at the place that

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

a Caucasian

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

belonging to which person

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading All morning men and women in gala attire, rich and poor and middle class, even the blue men and women of Mazzerian extraction, the serving class of Tamarizia where their parents had been slaves, had been thronging into that immense central square of the island city, whose pavement was a tessellated expanse of rock crystal white and gold.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Himyra he would always love, because it was there he had first seen Naia outside its gates.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Himyra--the red-walled queen of Aphur, brooding on the banks of the yellow Na, he had thought a dream of Babylonian splendor when first he came to Palos.

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

From this reading SCARLET BLOSSOMS All Zitra was _en fête_.