Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

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

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

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

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

with brightness

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Underfoot were carpets and rugs of the most costly, chosen with taste.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Underfoot were carpets and rugs of the most costly, chosen with taste.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Underfoot were carpets and rugs of the most costly, chosen with taste.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

softened by the addition of cushions or padding

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

a very dark black

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

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

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

arranged into groups

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

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

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

located inward

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

set afire or burning

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Underfoot were carpets and rugs of the most costly, chosen with taste.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

plural of “partition” — a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Underfoot were carpets and rugs of the most costly, chosen with taste.

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

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Underfoot were carpets and rugs of the most costly, chosen with taste.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

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

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

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

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

in the direction of

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

under the feet

From this reading Underfoot were carpets and rugs of the most costly, chosen with taste.

precisely as stated

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

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

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.

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

From this reading Underfoot were carpets and rugs of the most costly, chosen with taste.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE MASQUE OF DEATH They passed together through the curtained porch of the pavilion, and Sallie looked about her with blinking eyes as the Emir's wife led her toward a long, low, cushioned divan, with a tall screen of black carved ebony behind it, which stood in one of the corners formed by the partitions within.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading About the couch in the corner were grouped a number of languorous women slaves, all very richly dressed.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The inner divisions seemed almost solid behind their heavy hangings of embroidery and filigree work.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The entire interior of the tent was brilliantly lighted by many lamps of a dull yellow metal, swung from under the billowy silken ceiling.