used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
amethysts
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From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
terminate
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
eh
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From this reading “Some rare stones there, eh?
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
fairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
fire-balls
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From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Many years’ gathering, too.
a long fixed look
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
Henri
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From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
not any; not one
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
opalnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading “Some rare stones there, eh?
Reddy
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From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
possessing material wealth
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
rôle
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From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
sapphireadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/
of something having the color of a blue sapphire
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
express in words
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
showmannounUS /ˈʃoʊmən/
a person skilled at making effective presentations
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Some rare stones there, eh?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “Some rare stones there, eh?
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Some rare stones there, eh?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Reddy was all eyes and no tongue, but Henri had to say something in his rôle of showman:
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Many years’ gathering, too.
traysnounUS /treɪz/
plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
velvet-lined
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From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
violet-purpleadjective
light violet and dark purple
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Carry me out of fairyland,” was Billy’s break of the silence that followed the first look into the chest.
a Caucasian
From this reading As the fire-balls flashed upon many velvet-lined trays displayed by the lifting of the lid, all the colors of the rainbow seemed to combine in the dazzling surface--the white glitter of diamonds, the violet-purple of amethysts, the blue of the sapphire, the crimson of the ruby, the deep rich green of the emerald, the changing tints of the opal--a very pool of gems shimmering under the eager gaze of the three boys.
a late time of life
From this reading Many years’ gathering, too.
