used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
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From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
AlcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading "Alcohol," said Hanaud, pointing to the label.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
disarrangements
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plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
Frobishernoun
English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594)
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furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
Hanaud
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked the bottles over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
labelverbUS /ˈleɪbəl/
assign a label to; designate with a label
From this reading "Alcohol," said Hanaud, pointing to the label.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked the bottles over.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Alcohol," said Hanaud, pointing to the label.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Alcohol," said Hanaud, pointing to the label.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Jim Frobisher moved carefully round on the outskirts of the room, taking care not to alter the disarrangements of the furniture.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hanaud went over to the cabinet and, using his skeleton keys, again opened its doors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the shelves were ranged a glass jar or two, a retort, the simplest utensils of a laboratory and a few bottles, one of which, larger than the rest, was half filled with a colourless liquid.
