used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A succession of rooms opened, one from another, before the monarch's gaze.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A succession of rooms opened, one from another, before the monarch's gaze.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading The sublime Son of the Gods was bored.
brocadenounUS /broʊˈkeɪd/
thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
cross-leggedadverb
with the legs crossed
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
daisnounUS /deɪz/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
DINNERSnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE MIKADO'S THIRTY-THREE DINNERS.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
one or the other of two
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
a long fixed look
From this reading A succession of rooms opened, one from another, before the monarch's gaze.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The sublime Son of the Gods was bored.
coins made of gold
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading He thought that he was very majestic; then he yawned.
matsnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
MIKADO'S
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From this reading THE MIKADO'S THIRTY-THREE DINNERS.
monarch'snounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
possessive form of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading A succession of rooms opened, one from another, before the monarch's gaze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sublime Son of the Gods was bored.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A succession of rooms opened, one from another, before the monarch's gaze.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A succession of rooms opened, one from another, before the monarch's gaze.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A succession of rooms opened, one from another, before the monarch's gaze.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
a male human offspring
From this reading The sublime Son of the Gods was bored.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading The sublime Son of the Gods was bored.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading A succession of rooms opened, one from another, before the monarch's gaze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought that he was very majestic; then he yawned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIKADO'S THIRTY-THREE DINNERS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He thought that he was very majestic; then he yawned.
THIRTY-THREEadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading THE MIKADO'S THIRTY-THREE DINNERS.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that he was very majestic; then he yawned.
precisely as stated
From this reading He thought that he was very majestic; then he yawned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sublime Son of the Gods was bored.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sat cross-legged on a raised dais covered with mats, between curtains of gold brocade which hung from the ceiling and were drawn back in heavy folds on either side.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading He thought that he was very majestic; then he yawned.
