used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Jewellers alone know how to distinguish between the diamonds of Asia and those of Brazil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading Jewellers alone know how to distinguish between the diamonds of Asia and those of Brazil.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Jewellers alone know how to distinguish between the diamonds of Asia and those of Brazil.
BordeauxnounUS /bɔːrˈdoʊ/
a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading Jewellers alone know how to distinguish between the diamonds of Asia and those of Brazil.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
Comtenoun
French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
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 The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Jewellers alone know how to distinguish between the diamonds of Asia and those of Brazil.
Elie
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From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
Evangelista's
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From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
how
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From this reading Jewellers alone know how to distinguish between the diamonds of Asia and those of Brazil.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
insidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/
beguiling but harmful
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
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 The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
JewellersnounUS /ˈdʒuːələrz/
plural of “jeweller” — someone who makes jewelry
From this reading Jewellers alone know how to distinguish between the diamonds of Asia and those of Brazil.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jewellers alone know how to distinguish between the diamonds of Asia and those of Brazil.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
MagusnounUS /ˈmeɪɡəs/
a magician or sorcerer of ancient times
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
marriage-contract
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From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
mother-in-law's
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From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
Natalie
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From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
a human being
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
any competition
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Jewellers alone know how to distinguish between the diamonds of Asia and those of Brazil.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The instinct of his race, as well as certain insidious questions, made him aware that the value of the diamonds was included in the marriage-contract.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
at the time that
From this reading The Jew was, therefore, astonished when he learned that, on the contrary, he was sent for to estimate the value of the mother-in-law’s property.
which person or people
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day Elie Magus (who happened at that time to be in Bordeaux) obeyed Madame Evangelista’s summons, believing, from general rumor as to the marriage of Comte Paul with Mademoiselle Natalie, that it concerned a purchase of jewels for the bride.
but in spite of that
From this reading The stones were not to be sold, and yet he was to estimate them as if some private person were buying them from a dealer.
