AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
FASHIONABLEadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
half-priceadverb
for half the price
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
HIMpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "I've read they do in--in history."
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure it would light up the room of itself," says Gus.
I've
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From this reading "I've read they do in--in history."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I'm sure it would light up the room of itself," says Gus.
jeweller's
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From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
MOREadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
PLACEnounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
Polonius's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "I've read they do in--in history."
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I'm sure it would light up the room of itself," says Gus.
Sadler's
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From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I'm sure it would light up the room of itself," says Gus.
STILLadjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure it would light up the room of itself," says Gus.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've read they do in--in history."
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'm sure it would light up the room of itself," says Gus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading On the table, however, was the little box from the jeweller's; and when I took it out,--_my_, how the diamond did twinkle and glitter by the light of our one candle!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had come home from Mr. Polonius's, as I said, on Saturday night; and Gus and I happened to be out enjoying ourselves, half-price, at Sadler's Wells; and perhaps we took a little refreshment on our way back: but that has nothing to do with my story.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I'm sure it would light up the room of itself," says Gus.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOW THE DIAMOND INTRODUCES HIM TO A STILL MORE FASHIONABLE PLACE To tell the truth, though, about the pin, although I mentioned it almost the last thing in the previous chapter, I assure you it was by no means the last thing in my thoughts.
