used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Montague next took a square pasteboard box from the secret compartment in the table, and opened it.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading "Pearls!" sneered the woman, giving the box, with its contents, an angry shake.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
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(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "Pearls!" sneered the woman, giving the box, with its contents, an angry shake.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
DECLINESnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading MONA DECLINES A PROPOSAL.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
intense or sharp
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
the act of giving
From this reading "Pearls!" sneered the woman, giving the box, with its contents, an angry shake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Montague next took a square pasteboard box from the secret compartment in the table, and opened it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Pearls!" sneered the woman, giving the box, with its contents, an angry shake.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
MONAnounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading MONA DECLINES A PROPOSAL.
Montague
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a form of address for a married woman
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make or become more narrow or restricted
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immediately following in time or order
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
used of mouth or eyes
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a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
pasteboardnoun
stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper
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pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading MONA DECLINES A PROPOSAL.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "Pearls!" sneered the woman, giving the box, with its contents, an angry shake.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading "Pearls!" sneered the woman, giving the box, with its contents, an angry shake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
make square
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a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
a Caucasian
From this reading On a bed of pure white cotton there lay some exquisite jewelry.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Pearls!" sneered the woman, giving the box, with its contents, an angry shake.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading A pearl and diamond cross, a pair of unusually large whole pearls for the ears, and two narrow but costly bands for the wrists, set with the same precious gems.
