used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
a cherished desire
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not an artistic object in himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
any person at all
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading He was not an artistic object in himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been--was still to some extent--a financial power.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
d'art
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From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He had been--was still to some extent--a financial power.
fabulouslyadverbUS /ˈfæbjuːləsli/
exceedingly; extremely
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading He had been--was still to some extent--a financial power.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
Gertstein
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From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
coins made of gold
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been--was still to some extent--a financial power.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was not an artistic object in himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
and nothing more
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
limelightnounUS /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
a focus of public attention
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not an artistic object in himself.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He was not an artistic object in himself.
objets
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From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had been--was still to some extent--a financial power.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
Solly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Solly Gertstein had added claims to a certain amount of limelight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had been--was still to some extent--a financial power.
Streetly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been--was still to some extent--a financial power.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
which person or people
From this reading Anyone who could afford to live in Streetly House, that imposing and historic residence just off Park Lane, must by that fact alone, be known in some degree to the public.
a late time of life
From this reading He had interests in gold, in diamonds, in oil, but of late years he had relinquished the reins of his enterprises to brothers and cousins, while he concentrated on his ambition to get together a unique, and fabulously costly, collection of gems, and what the dealers call _objets d'art_.
