AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
architectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
fidgetverbUS /ˈfɪdʒɪt/
move restlessly
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
HebrewnounUS /ˈhiːbruː/
the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
lorgnettenounUS /lɔːrˈnjet/
eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
magnifying-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
MakeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
noblessenounUS /noʊˈbles/
the state of being of noble birth
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
paneledadjectiveUS /ˈpænəld/
fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
PonsnounUS /pɑːnz/
United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976)
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
reddenedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Make no noise, gentlemen,” said she, “he must not know anything.
sixty-sevenadjective
being seven more than sixty
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
subordinatedverbUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪtɪd/
past form of “subordinate” — rank or order as less important or consider of less value
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
tonedadjectiveUS /toʊnd/
having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The greater part of Pons’ collection was installed in a great old-fashioned salon such as French architects used to build for the old _noblesse_; a room twenty-five feet broad, some thirty feet in length, and thirteen in height.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He is all on the fidget when his precious treasures are concerned.”
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
white-and-gold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Pons’ pictures to the number of sixty-seven hung upon the white-and-gold paneled walls; time, however, had reddened the gold and softened the white to an ivory tint, so that the whole was toned down, and the general effect subordinated to the effect of the pictures.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “A walk round will be enough,” said the Hebrew, armed with a magnifying-glass and a lorgnette.
