used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
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 least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
Dunark
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From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
DuQuesne's
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From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
emeraldsnounUS /ˈemrəldz/
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
faidon
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From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
flawlessadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːləs/
without a flaw
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
heavily-insulated
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From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
Karfedix
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From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
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 least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
and nothing more
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
and nothing more
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
Osnome
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From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
by chance
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
radiumnounUS /ˈreɪdiəm/
an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
possessing material wealth
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Merely ornamental glass upon Osnome, Dunark knew that they were priceless upon Earth, and had acted accordingly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Return to Earth DuQuesne's first act upon gaining the privacy of his own cabin was to open the leather bag presented to him by the Karfedix.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The least valuable items in the bag were scores of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds of enormous size and of flawless perfection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He expected to find it filled with rare metals, with perhaps some jewels, instead of which the only metal present was a heavily-insulated tube containing a full pound of metallic radium.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading To this great wealth of known gems, he had added a rich and varied assortment of the rare and strange jewels peculiar to his own world, the faidon alone being omitted from the collection.
