adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
buysnounUS /baɪz/
plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
CertainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
Falconer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a rising man.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is a rising man.”
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
Pierrepont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
proxynounUS /ˈprɑːksi/
a person authorized to act for another
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He is a rising man.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Certainly I should consider that a good bargain, simply for investment,” said he.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He named a sum of money in three figures, so small that Pierrepont, who often buys pictures by proxy, could not conceal his surprise.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “Falconer's name alone ought to be worth more than that, ten years from now.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No, Mr. Pierrepont,” replied the dealer, “the picture is worth what I ask for it, for I would not commit the impertinence of offering a present to you or your friend; but it is worth no more.
