adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
AmatinounUS /əˈmɑːti/
Italian violin maker in Cremona; taught the craft to Guarneri and Stradivari (1596-1684)
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He slipped away and returned carrying the case, which he placed on the table.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He slipped away and returned carrying the case, which he placed on the table.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He slipped away and returned carrying the case, which he placed on the table.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The family stood round and listened to his praise with evident satisfaction.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The family stood round and listened to his praise with evident satisfaction.
Fleury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
Gerhardt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The family stood round and listened to his praise with evident satisfaction.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He slipped away and returned carrying the case, which he placed on the table.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He slipped away and returned carrying the case, which he placed on the table.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The family stood round and listened to his praise with evident satisfaction.
Rene's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He slipped away and returned carrying the case, which he placed on the table.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The family stood round and listened to his praise with evident satisfaction.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The family stood round and listened to his praise with evident satisfaction.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He slipped away and returned carrying the case, which he placed on the table.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The family stood round and listened to his praise with evident satisfaction.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He slipped away and returned carrying the case, which he placed on the table.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He opened it carefully and took off the velvet cloth, as if this was his peculiar office, then handed the instrument to Gerhardt.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He slipped away and returned carrying the case, which he placed on the table.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The family stood round and listened to his praise with evident satisfaction.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading David turned it over under the candles, telling Madame Fleury that he would have known it anywhere, Rene's wonderful Amati, almost too exquisite in tone for the concert hall, like a woman who is too beautiful for the stage.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After dinner, when they went into the salon, Madame Fleury asked David whether he would like to see Rene's violin again, and nodded to the little boy.
