used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
(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 SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "That's it," answered Ben.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
Basswood's
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From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That's it," answered Ben.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
Laura
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From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
MINIATURESnounUS /ˈmɪniətʃərz/
plural of “miniature” — painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
used to form the superlative
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
coated with paint
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MINIATURES "Miniatures?" came from all of Ben Basswood's listeners in a chorus.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
in the near future
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
That's
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From this reading "That's it," answered Ben.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I don't know much about miniatures myself, but as soon as mother and I heard about this queer fortune of ours she asked the minister.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
under normal conditions
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You know he is quite interested in art, and he told her that most of these little miniatures, which are about the size of a silver dollar or a small saucer, are usually painted on ivory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean those little paintings that are sometimes so valuable?" continued Laura.
