used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I should have consulted you in any event, and principally about--that."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He pointed to an object which I held in my hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I should have consulted you in any event, and principally about--that."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
a period of 100 years
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
carefully weighed
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading I should have consulted you in any event, and principally about--that."
cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
dazedlyadverb
in a daze; in a dazed manner
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
enamelnounUS /ɪˈnæməl/
hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I should have consulted you in any event, and principally about--that."
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
Gatton
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From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He pointed to an object which I held in my hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have consulted you in any event, and principally about--that."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed to an object which I held in my hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He pointed to an object which I held in my hand.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I should have consulted you in any event, and principally about--that."
a message received and understood
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
not any; not one
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He pointed to an object which I held in my hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
coated with paint
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
having a point
From this reading He pointed to an object which I held in my hand.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading I should have consulted you in any event, and principally about--that."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have consulted you in any event, and principally about--that."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of the particulars were given to me over the 'phone, you see, and I was glad to find you here when I arrived.
at the time that
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading It was a little green enamel image; the crouching figure of a woman having a cat's head, a piece of Egyptian workmanship probably of the fourth century B.C. Considered in conjunction with the figure painted upon the crate, the presence of this little image was so amazing a circumstance that from the moment when it had been placed in my hand I had stood staring at it almost dazedly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
an affirmative
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE GREEN IMAGE "Yes," said Gatton, "I was speaking no more than the truth when I told them that you had special information which I hoped you would place at my disposal.
