used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
(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 More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
completely unclothed
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
Bayre
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From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
cabinetsnounUS /ˈkæbənəts/
plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
enamelsnounUS /ɪˈnæməlz/
plural of “enamel” — hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
ExquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
the organ of sight
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
set up or found
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
coins made of gold
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
namesakenounUS /ˈneɪmseɪk/
a person with the same name as another
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
coated with paint
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
panelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
cut with a saw
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
show-cases
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The most casual glance at the contents of these cases showed to the least experienced eye that the collection was one of great value.
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 More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Exquisite specimens of rare porcelain, beautiful enamels, ancient jewels of all countries, weapons of great price, treasures of lace and of embroidery, all were represented here.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bayre was attracted, in spite of his eagerness to solve the mystery surrounding his uncle, by what he saw.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
a Caucasian
From this reading More like one of the galleries of a museum than a room in a private house, this saloon with its panelled walls of white and gold, its pillars and its painted ceiling, was bare in the centre, but lined all along the sides with cabinets and show-cases, full of treasures of all kinds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was an apartment which he had not yet seen in which young Bartlett now found himself shut in with his elder namesake.
