used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading You alone know its secret--a secret which I, too, have lately discovered."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
cotton-wool
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From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
placed crosswise
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading You alone know its secret--a secret which I, too, have lately discovered."
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
finger-tip
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From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
Fournereau
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From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
hiding-place
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From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading You alone know its secret--a secret which I, too, have lately discovered."
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You alone know its secret--a secret which I, too, have lately discovered."
in the recent past
From this reading You alone know its secret--a secret which I, too, have lately discovered."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
many times at short intervals
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
with speed
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
REVEALSverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
rosewoodnounUS /ˈroʊzwʊd/
hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
cut with a saw
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading You alone know its secret--a secret which I, too, have lately discovered."
sharply-tempered
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From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
make square
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
thimblenounUS /ˈθɪmbəl/
as much as a thimble will hold
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You alone know its secret--a secret which I, too, have lately discovered."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Taking it from its hiding-place, and placing it upon the forefinger of her right hand, we saw that, instead of being what it at first appeared, it rose to a sharply-tempered steel point, about half an inch long, protruding from the finger-tip.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I have something here," she said, addressing the man before her, "which was lying on the floor.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading REVEALS THE TRUTH The woman Fournereau crossed the room quickly to a small rosewood bureau, and took therefrom a little cardboard box about a couple of inches square, such as is often used for containing cheap jewellery.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And opening the box carefully, she displayed, lying in a bed of cotton-wool, what at first appeared to be a woman's steel thimble.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You alone know its secret--a secret which I, too, have lately discovered."
