used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
auctioneer's
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From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
catalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
the organ of sight
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
flower-pot
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From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
flower-pots
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From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
hand-beaten
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From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
Hannah
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From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
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 A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
a particular point in time
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
not one, and not any
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A simultaneous movement of the audience showed that this was an article on which many hopes had been set, and bidding promised to be brisk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now, ladies, we come to one of the principal events of the evening, the bidding for this very rich and magnificent brass, hand-beaten, richly- chased, Oriental, ornamental flower-pot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She tucked it proudly under her arm, and turned an envious eye on a brass flower-pot which was now engaging the auctioneer's attention.
which person or people
From this reading It was Hannah who had testified to her own artistic qualities by purchasing this photograph.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We have several flower-pots in our catalogue, but none to be compared for one moment to the very superior article which you now see before you.
