adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
GrimmeradjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪmər/
comparative of “grim” — not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
KARI
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From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
meltsnounUS /melts/
plural of “melt” — the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
MoneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
moneysnounUS /ˈmʌniz/
plural of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
mothnounUS /mɔːθ/
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
snowballnounUS /ˈsnoʊbɔːl/
plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In truth, however, he was more than this, since not only did he fashion and trade in costly things; he lent out moneys to interest upon security to great people who needed it, and even to the king Richard and his Court.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Indeed, although he appeared so humble, his wealth was very large and always increased, like a snowball rolling down a hill; moreover, he owned much land, especially in the neighbourhood of London where it was likely to grow in value.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading KARI Thus began my life in London in the house of my uncle, John Grimmer, who was called the Goldsmith.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Money melts,” he would say, “furs corrupt with moth and time, and thieves break in and steal.
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Also he owned ships and did much commerce with Holland, France, yes, and with Spain and Italy.
