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Tall, black-rosewood bookcases, inlaid with copperwork, held on their wide shelves a large number of uniformly bound books.
Shelve
verb. To put aside or postpone
These furnishings followed the contours of the room, their lower parts leading to huge couches upholstered in maroon leather and curved for maximum comfort.
Maroon
adjective. Brownish red
Electric light flooded this whole harmonious totality, falling from four frosted half globes set in the scrollwork of the ceiling.
Harmonious
adjective. Marked by accord in sentiment or action
“Captain Nemo,” I told my host, who had just stretched out on a couch, “this is a library that would do credit to more than one continental palace, and I truly marvel to think it can go with you into the deepest seas.”
Marvel
noun. Something that causes wonder or astonishment
Written in every language, books on science, ethics, and literature were there in abundance, but I didn’t see a single work on economics – they seemed to be strictly banned on board.
Literature
noun. The written or printed productions of the human mind collectively
One odd detail: all these books were shelved indiscriminately without regard to the language in which they were written, and this jumble proved that the Nautilus’s captain could read fluently whatever volumes he chanced to pick up.
Jumble
verb. To mix into a confused or disordered mass
One odd detail: all these books were shelved indiscriminately without regard to the language in which they were written, and this jumble proved that the Nautilus’s captain could read fluently whatever volumes he chanced to pick up.
Fluent
adjective. Ready or facile in speech; Effortlessly smooth and rapid; Polished
One odd detail: all these books were shelved indiscriminately without regard to the language in which they were written, and this jumble proved that the Nautilus’s captain could read fluently whatever volumes he chanced to pick up.
Indiscriminate
adjective. Acting without careful judgement
Among these books I noted masterpieces by the greats of ancient and modern times, in other words, all of humanity’s finest achievements in history, poetry, fiction, and science, from Homer to Victor Hugo, from Xenophon to Michelet, from Rabelais to Madame George Sand.
Masterpiece
noun. A superior production
Moreover, I hoped some books even more recent would permit me to pinpoint the date precisely; but I had plenty of time to look for them, and I didn’t want to put off any longer our stroll through the wonders of the Nautilus.
Pinpoint
verb. To locate or aim with great precision
Moreover, I hoped some books even more recent would permit me to pinpoint the date precisely; but I had plenty of time to look for them, and I didn’t want to put off any longer our stroll through the wonders of the Nautilus.
Precise
adjective. Stated clearly andaccurately
Moreover, I hoped some books even more recent would permit me to pinpoint the date precisely; but I had plenty of time to look for them, and I didn’t want to put off any longer our stroll through the wonders of the Nautilus.
Stroll
verb. To walk leisurely as inclination directs; Ramble; Saunter; Take a walk
“Sir,” I told the captain, “thank you for placing this library at my disposal. There are scientific treasures here, and I’ll take advantage of them.”
Disposal
noun. Systematic destruction; destruction or transformation of garbage
“Try this cigar, Professor Aronnax, and even though it doesn’t come from Havana, it will satisfy you if you’re a connoisseur.”
Connoisseur
noun. An expert in appreciating a certain art, like sculpture, painting, food, wine
I lit it at a small brazier supported by an elegant bronze stand, and I inhaled my first whiffs with the relish of a smoker who hasn’t had a puff in days.
Relish
noun. To enjoy
I lit it at a small brazier supported by an elegant bronze stand, and I inhaled my first whiffs with the relish of a smoker who hasn’t had a puff in days.
Elegant
adjective. Of a high grade or quality; Splendid
