used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
bejeweled
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From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
concealsverbUS /kənˈsiːlz/
third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
one or the other of two
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
FantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
not accessible to view
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
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 Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
NEHAL
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From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
and nothing more
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
semi-obscurity
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From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
shimmeredverbUS /ˈʃɪmərd/
past form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
SINGH
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From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
starlitadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrlɪt/
lighted only by stars
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
suffocatingadjectiveUS /ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The rest was hidden in the semi-obscurity of a starlit night, which, like a transparent veil, half conceals and half reveals an untold richness and splendor.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEHAL SINGH The Royal apartment was prepared for the suffocating midday heat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Heavy hangings had been pulled across the door which led on to the balcony, and only at one small aperture the sunshine ventured to pierce through and dance its golden reflection hither and thither over the marble floor.
winkingnounUS /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
From this reading At either side slender Moorish pillars rose to the lofty ceiling, and from their capitals winking points of light shimmered through the shadows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fantastic designs sprang into sudden prominence on the walls, shifting with the shifting of the sunshine, and at the far end, raised by steps from the level of the floor, stood a throne, alone marked out against the darkness by its bejeweled splendor.
