used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
adeptadjectiveUS /əˈdept/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
Bristoll
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From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
Carl
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From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
chimenounUS /tʃaɪm/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
rid of obstructions
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
epitomizedverbUS /ɪˈpɪtəmaɪzd/
past form of “epitomize” — embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
intense or sharp
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
finger-nail
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From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
coins made of gold
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
do one's shopping
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
a male human offspring
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
the season of growth
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This watch might have spoken the hour to a blind man as well as to eyes as clear and engaging as those of its present possessor.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
having come into contact
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
precisely as stated
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
look attentively
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
in or at the place that
From this reading In some Swiss shop, where for generations an hereditary skill of adept fingers had come down from father to son, a master of his craft had toiled long and lovingly over this thin disc of gold which epitomized in its small circumference a perfection of accuracy and beauty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead he touched a delicate spring with his finger-nail and listened to the tinkle of its low, silvery chime.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was eight o'clock, and the year as well as the day was in its morning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The watch which young Carl Bristoll drew from his pocket was very thin and exquisite, and he did not look at its face.
