the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
DOLLIE
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From this reading THE FIRST NEWS OF DOLLIE.
dozeverbUS /doʊz/
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST NEWS OF DOLLIE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
IsraelitenounUS /ˈɪzrəlaɪt/
a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
engage in
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
Marion
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From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE FIRST NEWS OF DOLLIE.
not any; not one
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
nosedadjectiveUS /noʊzd/
having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST NEWS OF DOLLIE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
the act of departing politely
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
do one's shopping
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
shopkeepernounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
express in words
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST NEWS OF DOLLIE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
topazes
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From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading As soon as Marion had recovered from her surprise at discovering the familiar jewels in such an unexpected manner in this little shop, she determined to make some inquiries.
vant
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From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
vatnounUS /væt/
a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production
From this reading “I comes honestly by doze, is dat vat you vant to know?” said the shopkeeper, shrewdly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was on his guard instantly, and had no notion of parting with the jewels.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Will you please tell me where you got those?” she asked of the big nosed Israelite behind the counter, at the same time pointing to the topazes in the window.
