adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
bare-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
pastenounUS /peɪst/
any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
Ramsdell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr. Ramsdell,” this to our host, “I beg you will allow me to utter my excuses, and depart at once.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I am sorry to be the one to say this, but I have made a study of precious stones, and I can not let this bare-faced imitation pass through my hands without a protest.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The stone, which you have just been good enough to allow me to inspect, is no diamond, but a carefully manufactured bit of paste not worth the rich and elaborate setting which has been given to it.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “I have heard,” said he, with a change of tone which must have been noticeable to every one, “that this stone was a very superior one, and quite worthy of the fame it bore here in America.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, gentlemen, you have all been greatly deceived in it; no one more than he who was willing to commit murder for its possession.
