used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its owner was a collector by instinct and training.
(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 He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its owner was a collector by instinct and training.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading His little home in the purlieus of Westminster was a storehouse of beauty and charm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was no keeper of a museum.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its owner was a collector by instinct and training.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading His little home in the purlieus of Westminster was a storehouse of beauty and charm.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading Its owner was a collector by instinct and training.
collector'snounUS /kəˈlektərz/
possessive form of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
dearly loved
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
handicraftnounUS /ˈhændikræft/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His little home in the purlieus of Westminster was a storehouse of beauty and charm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Its owner was a collector by instinct and training.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its owner was a collector by instinct and training.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading But he was no keeper of a museum.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
a room where books are kept
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading But he was no keeper of a museum.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
not any; not one
From this reading But he was no keeper of a museum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
old-worldadjective
characteristic of former times especially in Europe
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Its owner was a collector by instinct and training.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
purlieus
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From this reading His little home in the purlieus of Westminster was a storehouse of beauty and charm.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
Ruxton
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From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
make square
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
storehousenounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading His little home in the purlieus of Westminster was a storehouse of beauty and charm.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Its owner was a collector by instinct and training.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had been brought up to the study of old-world art, and had learned to appreciate the beauties of all those delicate and priceless specimens which are the handicraft of bygone genius.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading NEWS The atmosphere of the little study, or library, or whatever it was called, in which Ruxton carried on the private work of his political calling, in the diminutive house in Smith Square, Westminster, was redolent with that delightful suggestion of the old world so dear to the collector's heart.
