used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
(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 "For this little trick all I want is, a hippopotamus and a couple of rubies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "For this little trick all I want is, a hippopotamus and a couple of rubies.
Archie
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From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But how splendid!" said Myra, as she hurried past.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But how splendid!" said Myra, as she hurried past.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "For this little trick all I want is, a hippopotamus and a couple of rubies.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading I take the hippopotamus in one hand--so--and cover it with the handkerchief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For this little trick all I want is, a hippopotamus and a couple of rubies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I take the hippopotamus in one hand--so--and cover it with the handkerchief.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading I take the hippopotamus in one hand--so--and cover it with the handkerchief.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
hippopotamusnounUS /ˌhɪpəˈpɑːtəməs/
massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
From this reading "For this little trick all I want is, a hippopotamus and a couple of rubies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
how
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From this reading "But how splendid!" said Myra, as she hurried past.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "But how splendid!" said Myra, as she hurried past.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For this little trick all I want is, a hippopotamus and a couple of rubies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I take the hippopotamus in one hand--so--and cover it with the handkerchief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I take the hippopotamus in one hand--so--and cover it with the handkerchief.
immediately past
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "For this little trick all I want is, a hippopotamus and a couple of rubies.
Myra
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From this reading "But how splendid!" said Myra, as she hurried past.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I take the hippopotamus in one hand--so--and cover it with the handkerchief.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "But how splendid!" said Myra, as she hurried past.
peeledadjectiveUS /piːld/
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
REHEARSALnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "For this little trick all I want is, a hippopotamus and a couple of rubies.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But how splendid!" said Myra, as she hurried past.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I take the hippopotamus in one hand--so--and cover it with the handkerchief.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "But how splendid!" said Myra, as she hurried past.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
carry out
From this reading I take the hippopotamus in one hand--so--and cover it with the handkerchief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, having carefully peeled the rubies----" Thomas put the last strip of silver paper on to his axe, and surveyed the result proudly.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
precisely as stated
From this reading A REHEARSAL "Now this is a very simple trick," said Archie, from the centre of the stage.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "For this little trick all I want is, a hippopotamus and a couple of rubies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I take the hippopotamus in one hand--so--and cover it with the handkerchief.
