used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rorie asks a Question.
(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 There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
Althorpe
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From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Rorie asks a Question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The library was one of the finest rooms at Southminster.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
bindingsnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋz/
plural of “binding” — the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
confined by bonds
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
CaxtonnounUS /ˈkækstən/
English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
Decameron
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From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The library was one of the finest rooms at Southminster.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
inestimableadjective
beyond calculation or measure
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
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 It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The library was one of the finest rooms at Southminster.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The library was one of the finest rooms at Southminster.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The library was one of the finest rooms at Southminster.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Rorie asks a Question.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The library was one of the finest rooms at Southminster.
Rorie
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From this reading Rorie asks a Question.
Southminster
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From this reading The library was one of the finest rooms at Southminster.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The library was one of the finest rooms at Southminster.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not like the library at Althorpe--a collection for a nation to be proud of.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
VirgilnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒəl/
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading There was no priceless Decameron, no Caxton Bible, no inestimable "Book of Hours," or early Venetian Virgil; but as a library of reference, a library for all purposes of culture or enjoyment, it left nothing to be desired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The library was one of the finest rooms at Southminster.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a spacious and lofty room, lined from floor to ceiling with exquisitely bound books; for, if not a collector of rare editions, Lord Southminster was at least a connoisseur of bindings.
