used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
how long something has existed
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
Akaza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
Alcamayn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
(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 As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
amethysts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
artificernoun
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
disabilitiesnounUS /dɪsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “disability” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
discoursed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
fringesnounUS /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/
plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
Iaqua
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
learnedlyadverb
with erudition; in an erudite manner
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
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 He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — 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 As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
ochrenounUS /ˈoʊkər/
any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
off-set
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
many times at short intervals
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
peacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
refractionnoun
the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
move hurridly
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His expert knowledge of precious stones enabled him to display magnificent jewels and he often discoursed learnedly on their speed, refraction and temper, much as lovers of gems have done in every age since.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
Tlamco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had all the instincts of a gambler and on more than one occasion came dangerously near indulging in the forbidden prank of drinking too much.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
unswervingadjectiveUS /ənˈswɜːrvɪŋ/
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
under normal conditions
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He was inventive and original, having added many fine pieces to the collection of beautiful vessels in the temples and at Iaqua.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Alcamayn wore amethysts for luck, and usually a tunic of ochre yellow richly trimmed with peacock feathers and silk fringes.
Yermah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As an off-set to these disabilities, he had sterling honesty, unswerving loyalty to Akaza and Yermah, and he was the most skillful artificer in metals and precious stones in all Tlamco.
