adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
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 On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
bustsnounUS /bʌsts/
plural of “bust” — a complete failure
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
clothsnounUS /klɔːθs/
plural of “cloth” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
d'Ascoli
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From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
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 After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
Lomi
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From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
Luca
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From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
Maddalena
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From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
master-sculptor's
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From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
PisanounUS /ˈpiːsə/
a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
Rocco
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From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
sadlyadverbUS /ˈsædli/
in an unfortunate way
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
sculpturenounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The death of Maddalena d’Ascoli produced a complete change in the lives of her father and her uncle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His clerical duties he performed with the same assiduity as ever; but he went out less than had been his custom hitherto to the houses of his friends.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading On the master-sculptor’s departure, Father Rocco caused the statues and busts to be carefully enveloped in linen cloths, locked the studio doors, and, to the astonishment of all who knew of his former industry and dexterity as a sculptor, never approached the place again.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
work-rooms
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From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading He accordingly accepted an engagement to assist in restoring several newly discovered works of ancient sculpture at Naples, and set forth for that city, leaving the care of his work-rooms at Pisa entirely to his brother.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After the first shock of the bereavement was over, Luca Lomi declared that it would be impossible for him to work in his studio again--for some time to come at least--after the death of the beloved daughter, with whom every corner of it was now so sadly and closely associated.
