mechanize
to replace people doing work by hand with machines
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intriguingly
in a way that makes people curious or interested
ornately
in a highly decorated or detailed way
inundate
to flood or fill something with a large amount of water or other things
parch
to make or become very dry, especially from heat
frankincense
a fragrant gum resin burned as incense, especially in religious ceremonies
myrrh
a fragrant gum resin used in perfume, incense, and some medicines
lifeblood
something that is essential to the success or survival of a person or thing
riddling
hard to understand; mysterious or puzzling
magnificently
in a very impressive or beautiful way
incensed
very angry
exuberance
great energy, excitement, and enthusiasm
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pediment
the triangular top part of the front of a building, often above columns
hew
to cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, with a tool
cobblestone
a small rounded stone used for paving streets and paths
gorged
having eaten too much
stonework
stone used in building, especially in walls, arches, and decorative work
fanciful
imaginative, unusual, or not based on reality
israelite
a member of the ancient people of Israel
cornice
a decorative molding along the top of a wall or building
confounded
feeling confused and unable to think clearly
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
aptly
in a way that is suitable and exactly right for the situation
necropolis
a large cemetery, especially an ancient one with tombs and monuments