used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Each individual drape and fold was produced with absolute fidelity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
from appearances alone
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
BuddhanounUS /ˈbuːdə/
founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
drapeverbUS /dreɪp/
arrange in a particular way
From this reading Each individual drape and fold was produced with absolute fidelity.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each individual drape and fold was produced with absolute fidelity.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading Each individual drape and fold was produced with absolute fidelity.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
finger-nails
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From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
fingeringnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Each individual drape and fold was produced with absolute fidelity.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
illuminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Each individual drape and fold was produced with absolute fidelity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
jadenounUS /dʒeɪd/
a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
by chance
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Each individual drape and fold was produced with absolute fidelity.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
make square
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
a special situation
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
very small
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
translucencynoun
the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE THING on the table was a diminutive image, about three and a half inches high.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hands of the figure were folded, showing narrow finger-nails of extreme length; and though the general suggestion was that of the god Buddha, Derrick remembered that in such images as he had seen the right hand was raised in benediction.
at the time that
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The base was perhaps two and a half inches square, supporting a tiny throne, on which sat a figure clothed in flowing robes.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was carved, apparently, from a single block of the most perfect jade, and when the sergeant, fingering it delicately, held it toward the window, the light filtered through it, illuminating it with striking translucency.
