used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
AmaryllisnounUS /ˌæmərˈɪləs/
bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
book-binding
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From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
cause to be bored
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
confined by bonds
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes, I can see the Lamp."
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
hand-art
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From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
Iden's
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From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
painter'snounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
potterynounUS /ˈpɑːtəri/
ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
sculptor's
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From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
in or at or to some place
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
precisely as stated
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THERE was one peculiarity in all the books on Grandfather Iden's shelves, they were all very finely bound in the best style of hand-art, and they all bore somewhere or other a little design of an ancient Roman lamp.
at the time that
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Some furniture and cabinet work, for instance, some pottery, book-binding like this, are the products of hand-art.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading Hand-art is a term I have invented for the workmanship of good taste--it is not the sculptor's art, nor the painter's--not the art of the mind, but the art of the hand.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I can see the Lamp."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you see the Lamp?" asked the old man, when Amaryllis had stared sufficiently at the backs of the books.
