used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
chaffering
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From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Tom went up to London intent upon his diamonds.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom went up to London intent upon his diamonds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Tom went up to London intent upon his diamonds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Tom went up to London intent upon his diamonds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
NECKLACEnounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
not divisible by two
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
express in words
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom went up to London intent upon his diamonds.
male cat
From this reading Tom went up to London intent upon his diamonds.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell the truth he had already made the purchase subject to some question of ready money.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom went up to London intent upon his diamonds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tom went up to London intent upon his diamonds.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom went up to London intent upon his diamonds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He now paid for it after considerable chaffering as to the odd pounds, which he succeeded in bringing to a successful termination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he carried the necklace away with him, revolving in his mind the different means of presentation.
