used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room, of magnificent grandeur, was of great size and perfect proportion.
antico
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From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
arraignmentnounUS /ərˈeɪnmənt/
a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
From this reading “Present Saulus of Tarsus for arraignment!”
artisticallyadverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪkli/
in an artistic manner
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
basilicanounUS /bəˈsɪlɪkə/
an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
one or the other of two
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Present Saulus of Tarsus for arraignment!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
giallo
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From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading The room, of magnificent grandeur, was of great size and perfect proportion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The room, of magnificent grandeur, was of great size and perfect proportion.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
inlaidadjectiveUS /ˈɪnleɪd/
adorned by inlays
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
lapis
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From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
lazulinounUS /ləˈzuːli/
an azure blue semiprecious stone
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
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 Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
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 A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The room, of magnificent grandeur, was of great size and perfect proportion.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
marblesnounUS /ˈmɑːrbəlz/
a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
mosaicnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪk/
art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
NeronounUS /ˈnɪroʊ/
Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Present Saulus of Tarsus for arraignment!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
onyxnounUS /ˈɑːnɪks/
a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The room, of magnificent grandeur, was of great size and perfect proportion.
PisanounUS /ˈpiːsə/
a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
porphyrynounUS /ˈpɔːrfəri/
any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Present Saulus of Tarsus for arraignment!”
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The room, of magnificent grandeur, was of great size and perfect proportion.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room, of magnificent grandeur, was of great size and perfect proportion.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
Saulus
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From this reading “Present Saulus of Tarsus for arraignment!”
serpentineadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrpəntaɪn/
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The room, of magnificent grandeur, was of great size and perfect proportion.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
TarsusnounUS /ˈtɑːrsəs/
the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively
From this reading “Present Saulus of Tarsus for arraignment!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
variegatedadjectiveUS /ˈverɪɡeɪtɪd/
having a variety of colors
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
a Caucasian
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The pavement, in mosaic designs of wonderful pattern and finish, was a masterpiece of skill, in which serpentine, onyx, and porphyry were artistically blended.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Immediately after these words fell from the lips of Nero, the notable prisoner was led into the basilica of the imperial palace.
zonesnounUS /zoʊnz/
plural of “zone” — a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading A long row of lofty white marble columns, containing zones of blended pale green, stretched down the length of the hall on either side, and the walls were inlaid with giallo antico, lapis lazuli, and other fine marbles of variegated shades, which came from the mountains near Pisa.
