Chapter I

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

speak to

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

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

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOOL'S GOLD," ETC.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

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From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

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

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

make up

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOOL'S GOLD," ETC.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

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

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOOL'S GOLD," ETC.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

stairway in India leading down to a landing on the water

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

coins made of gold

From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOOL'S GOLD," ETC.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

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

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

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

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

and nothing more

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

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

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "FOOL'S GOLD," ETC.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

a prince or king in India

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

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

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

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

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was really Prince Ananda, the _shazada_, for down in the city of glittering lights still lived his father, the maharajah; but it had become customary to address the prince as rajah.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

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

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Rajah Darpore was leaning lazily against the fretwork marble balustrade just where the ghat steps dipped down under the water.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ From where they were on the marble terrace that reached from the palace to a little lake--the Lake of the Golden Coin--Lord Victor Gilfain and Captain Swinton could see the intricate maze of Darpore City's lights down on the plain, six miles away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Over the feather-topped sal forest behind the palace a gorgeous moon was flooding the earth with light, turning to ribbons of gold the circling ripples on the jade lake, where mahseer and burbel splashed in play.