used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
brought into existence
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
Coello
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From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
a young female
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
Herrera
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From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
MoorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
outstrippedverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪpt/
inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
make a painting
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
SancheznounUS /ˈsæntʃez/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
Sophonisba
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From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
Ulrich
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From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
Ulrich's
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From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
unfeignedadjective
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
the act of using
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
being of use or service
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Italian came daily to the treasury as usual, to paint, talk or play chess with Moor; she rejoiced at Ulrich's progress, and gave him many a useful suggestion.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ulrich was now seventeen, and had been allowed to paint for four months.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
at the time that
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sanchez Coello rarely appeared in the studio, for he had gone to study with the architect, Herrera; Isabella vied with Ulrich, but was speedily outstripped by the German.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When Moor harshly condemned his drawing, her kind eyes grew dim with tears; if the master looked at his studies with an approving smile, and showed them to Sophonisba with words of praise, she was as glad as if they had been bestowed upon herself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It seemed as if he had been born with the power to use the brush, and the young girl watched his progress with unfeigned pleasure.
