palace
/ˈpæləs/ noun A1- Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.
- A large and lavishly ornate residence.
- A large, ornate public building used for entertainment or exhibitions.
Plural palaces
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These she also led to rooms, and each one of them found himself lodged in a very pleasant part of the Palace.
“Man does not appear to me to be intended to enjoy felicity so unmixed; happiness is like the enchanted palaces we read of in our childhood, where fierce, fiery dragons defend the entrance and approach; and monsters of all shapes and kinds, requiring to be overcome ere victory is ours.
“Just to amuse myself, and keep the good people busy, I ordered them to build this City, and my Palace; and they did it all willingly and well.
I have been good to the people, and they like me; but ever since this Palace was built, I have shut myself up and would not see any of them.
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