Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

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From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC)

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

remove the dust from

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

involving financial matters

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

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From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

someone who makes jewelry

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

plural of “jeweller” — someone who makes jewelry

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

a particular point in time

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

not any; not one

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

and nothing more

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

by chance

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

do one's shopping

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He acted as banker and moneylender, and general go-between in financial transactions, some of which had political aims.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

someone who visits

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Like all jewellers settled in the Dutch cities at this time Ben Isaje carried on a number of other trades--some of which were perhaps not altogether avowable.

at the time that

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

in or at the place that

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading The dark low walls showed themselves lined with solid oak chests and presses, each with massive hinges and locks, rusty and covered with dust, but firm enough to withstand for many an hour the depredations of thieves.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Ben Isaje was obviously a jeweller by trade and this was the shop where he kept his precious goods: no wonder then that he looked with obvious fear on his belated visitor with the powerful shoulders and vigorous limbs, seeing that to all appearances he was at the moment alone in the house.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading CHECK The room into which Diogenes now stepped looked at first sight to be almost devoid of furniture: it was only when the Jew had entered and placed the lanthorn down upon a wooden table at one end of the room that the philosopher realized where he was.