used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PERSIAN'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED I have said that the room in which M. le Vicomte de Chagny and I were imprisoned was a regular hexagon, lined entirely with mirrors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
Chagny
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columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE PERSIAN'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED I have said that the room in which M. le Vicomte de Chagny and I were imprisoned was a regular hexagon, lined entirely with mirrors.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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decorativeadjectiveUS /ˈdekrətɪv/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
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Erik
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From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE PERSIAN'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED I have said that the room in which M. le Vicomte de Chagny and I were imprisoned was a regular hexagon, lined entirely with mirrors.
hexagonnounUS /ˈheksəɡɑːn/
a six-sided polygon
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hexagonaladjectiveUS /hekˈsæɡənəl/
having six sides or divided into hexagons
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PERSIAN'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED I have said that the room in which M. le Vicomte de Chagny and I were imprisoned was a regular hexagon, lined entirely with mirrors.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
infantileadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəntɪl/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
an occurrence of something
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading THE PERSIAN'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED I have said that the room in which M. le Vicomte de Chagny and I were imprisoned was a regular hexagon, lined entirely with mirrors.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
Mazenderan
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From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
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multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
PERSIAN'S
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situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
a full supply
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading THE PERSIAN'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED I have said that the room in which M. le Vicomte de Chagny and I were imprisoned was a regular hexagon, lined entirely with mirrors.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE PERSIAN'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED I have said that the room in which M. le Vicomte de Chagny and I were imprisoned was a regular hexagon, lined entirely with mirrors.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
in the near future
From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
sultananoun
pale yellow seedless grape used for raisins and wine
From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PERSIAN'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED I have said that the room in which M. le Vicomte de Chagny and I were imprisoned was a regular hexagon, lined entirely with mirrors.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Plenty of these rooms have been seen since, mainly at exhibitions: they are called "palaces of illusion," or some such name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
torture-chamber
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From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
Vicomte
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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whereupon
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From this reading But the little sultana soon tired of this infantile illusion, whereupon Erik altered his invention into a "torture-chamber."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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which person or people
From this reading But the invention belongs entirely to Erik, who built the first room of this kind under my eyes, at the time of the rosy hours of Mazenderan.
in the company of; together with
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