adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To take a striking example.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
cannot
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From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading To take a striking example.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
GeniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Most observers of human nature in general, and Parisian nature in particular, can guess the profession or calling of the man in the street.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading To take a striking example.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading To take a striking example.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To take a striking example.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Genius is so visible in a man that a great artist cannot walk about the streets of Paris but the most ignorant people are conscious of his passing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And who does not know an idiot at once by an impression the exact opposite of the sensation of the presence of genius?
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He is a sun, as it were, in the mental world, shedding light that colors everything in its path.
