used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
braceletsnounUS /ˈbreɪslɪts/
plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
bread-knife
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From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
divisible by two
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
set down according to a plan
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
not any; not one
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
Oliver'snounUS /ˈɑːlɪvərz/
possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
on one occasion
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
and nothing more
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What's that?" said the Jew.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
severallyadverbUS /ˈsevrəli/
apart from others
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He closed the lid of the box with a loud crash; and, laying his hand on a bread-knife which was on the table, started furiously up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
look attentively
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
What's
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From this reading "What's that?" said the Jew.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the Jew looked up, his bright dark eyes, which had been staring at the jewelry, fell on Oliver's face; the boy's eyes were fixed on his in mute curiosity; and although the recognition was only for an instant, it was enough to show the old man that he had been observed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With these and other muttered remarks of the like nature, the Jew once more laid the watch in its place of safety.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading At least half a dozen more were severally drawn forth from the same box, and looked at with equal pleasure; besides rings, bracelets, and other articles of jewelry, of such magnificent materials, and costly workmanship, that Oliver had no idea even of their names.
