used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What have you discovered, M. Tabaret!” asked the magistrate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
clothing in general
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
conjurers
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From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “What have you discovered, M. Tabaret!” asked the magistrate.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
a boy or man
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What have you discovered, M. Tabaret!” asked the magistrate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
juggleverbUS /ˈdʒʌɡəl/
influence by slyness
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
immediately past
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
lookers-on
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From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading “What have you discovered, M. Tabaret!” asked the magistrate.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading “What have you discovered, M. Tabaret!” asked the magistrate.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
mountebanknoun
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
Tabaret
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From this reading “What have you discovered, M. Tabaret!” asked the magistrate.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What have you discovered, M. Tabaret!” asked the magistrate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “In the first place,” said he, at last, in a tone of affected modesty, “robbery has had nothing to do with the crime that occupies our attention.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What have you discovered, M. Tabaret!” asked the magistrate.
which person or people
From this reading Standing behind this table, he presented a grotesque resemblance to those mountebank conjurers who in the public squares juggle the money of the lookers-on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His clothes had greatly suffered; he was covered with mud up to the chin.
but in spite of that
From this reading The old fellow carefully emptied upon the table the contents of the basket,--a big lump of clay, several large sheets of paper, and three or four small lumps of plaster yet damp.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What have you discovered, M. Tabaret!” asked the magistrate.
