used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
cannot
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From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
confederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
diademnounUS /ˈdaɪədem/
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
don't
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From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
Goodhare
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From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
set down according to a plan
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
characterized by grandeur
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
not in physical motion
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
stupefactionnoun
a feeling of stupefied astonishment
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
carry out
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
express in words
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While this crown,” and he laid his hand upon the other and still more magnificent prize, “ought to bring us in enough to live in modest comfort for the remainder of our lives.”
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Amos Goodhare was the first to recover from the sort of stupefaction into which the sight of their royal plunder had thrown the three confederates.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Well, boys,” he said, “I think we may rest on our laurels a little while after this feat.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading But here is a diamond in this,” and he took up the diadem, “which cannot, I should think, be worth less than five thousand pounds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It would take an expert in jewels, which I don’t profess to be, to tell you what value we have there.
