used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
alcovesnounUS /ˈælkoʊvz/
plural of “alcove” — a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
ball-room
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From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
bankedverbUS /bæŋkt/
past form of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
bracketsnounUS /ˈbrækəts/
plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
chandeliernounUS /ʃændəˈlɪr/
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
club-house
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From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
one or the other of two
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
coins made of gold
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
set down according to a plan
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
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 The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
MadrasnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
Marutnoun
any of a group of Hindu storm gods; offspring of Rudra
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
modernizationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərnəˈzeɪʃən/
making modern in appearance or behavior
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
absolutely essential
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
Nehal
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From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
make a painting
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
predominatedverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
refugesnounUS /reˈfjuːdʒɪz/
plural of “refuge” — a safe place
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
except for; apart from
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
Singh
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From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The central floor had been left free for dancing, but the slender pillars ranged on either side formed separate little alcoves banked with flowers and plants.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
Stafford
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From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
Travers
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From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
look attentively
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The original modest design had been rejected as unworthy, and Nehal Singh had ordered the erection of a miniature copy of his own palace, the ball-room being line for line a reproduction of the Great Hall, save that the decorations, which in the palace were inimitable, had been carried out with dignified simplicity, and that some necessary modernization had been added.
in or at the place that
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
whirrverb
make a soft swishing sound
From this reading It was in one of these refuges from the whirr and confusion of gay dresses and white uniforms that Stafford took up his watch.
a Caucasian
From this reading Gold and white predominated, where in the original, precious stones glistened; the brackets for the torches were transformed into small artistic lamps which had been ordered from Madras; and from the ceiling a heavy chandelier added brilliancy to the shaded light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FATE Travers had correctly described the new Marut club-house as a fine building on which the paint had been laid with a generous hand.
