used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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a period of 100 years
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
a female human offspring
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to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
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displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
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earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
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Emily
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
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Holt
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Holt's
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Hubert's
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is one of Emily Holt's admirable and deeply researched historical novels, this time set in the early years of the thirteenth century.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
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plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
most important element
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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pedlarnoun
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
relationshipsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪps/
plural of “relationship” — a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
researchedverbUS /riˈsɜːrtʃt/
past form of “research” — attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
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possessing material wealth
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
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scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
upper-classadjective
occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The main players in the story appear at first sight to be the upper-class ladies of the Court, and their various somewhat confusing relationships.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading One of the girls asks if he can get some special embroidery done on a scarf she wants to give as a present.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading But early in the book an old Jewish pedlar comes and displays rich wares of a surprising value and variety.
a late time of life
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