AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
ANTIQUARIANadjective
of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
BRITISHnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
curatornounUS /kjʊˈreɪtər/
the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading A few other people looked on curiously from the lower end of the case.
Deeping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It has been left to the Institution by the late Professor Deeping.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A few other people looked on curiously from the lower end of the case.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few other people looked on curiously from the lower end of the case.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few other people looked on curiously from the lower end of the case.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It has been left to the Institution by the late Professor Deeping.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
InstitutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading “It has been left to the Institution by the late Professor Deeping.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “It has been left to the Institution by the late Professor Deeping.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “It has been left to the Institution by the late Professor Deeping.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A few other people looked on curiously from the lower end of the case.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A few other people looked on curiously from the lower end of the case.
markoob
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
morocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
Mostyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
MUSEUMnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few other people looked on curiously from the lower end of the case.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A few other people looked on curiously from the lower end of the case.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A few other people looked on curiously from the lower end of the case.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “It has been left to the Institution by the late Professor Deeping.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
RoomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading It contained but one exhibit—a dirty and dilapidated markoob—or slipper of morocco leather that had once been red.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Our latest acquisition, gentlemen,” said Mr. Mostyn, the curator, speaking in a low tone to the distinguished Oriental scholars around him.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AT THE BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN MUSEUM A little group of interested spectators stood at the head of the square glass case in the centre of the lofty apartment in the British Antiquarian Museum known as the Burton Room (by reason of the fact that a fine painting of Sir Richard Burton faces you as you enter).
