“No one, wise Kublai, knows better than you that the city
must never be confused with the words that describe it.” (Pg.61)
Filigree: (noun) ornamental work of fine (typically
gold or silver) wire formed into delicate tracery.
Mullion: (noun) a vertical bar between the panes
of glass in a window.
Raffia: (noun) a palm tree native to tropical
Africa and Madagascar.
Mandrel: (noun) a shaft or spindle in a lathe to
which work is fixed while being turned.
Lathe: (noun) a machine for shaping wood, metal,
or other material.
Estuary: (noun) the tidal mouth of a large river,
where the tide meets the stream.
Amethyst: (noun) a precious stone consisting of a
violet or purple variety of quartz.
Fickle: (adjective) changing frequently, esp. as regards one's
loyalties, interests, or affection.
Cobblestone: (noun) a small, round stone of a kind
formerly used to cover road surfaces.
Eccentric: (adjective) unconventional and slightly
strange.
Haphazard: (adjective) lacking any obvious principle of organization.
Sojourn: (noun) a temporary stay.
Balustrade: (noun) a railing supported by balusters,
esp. an ornamental parapet on a balcony, bridge, or terrace.
Wastrel: (noun) a wasteful or good-for-nothing
person.
Gauge: (noun) an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of
something, typically with a visual display of such information.
Amid: (preposition) surrounded by; in the middle of.
Pediments: (noun) the triangular upper part of the
front of a building in classical style, typically surmounting a portico of columns.
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