used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
Aurelle
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From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
Beltara
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From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
BramblenounUS /ˈbræmbəl/
any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
BRAMBLE'S
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From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
Dr
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From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
Dundas
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From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
any strong feeling
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
EtruscannounUS /ɪˈtrʌskən/
a native or inhabitant of ancient Etruria; the Etruscans influenced the Romans (who had suppressed them by about 200 BC)
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
InfantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
many-coloured
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From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
come together
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
mutilatedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
nudenounUS /nuːd/
a painting of a naked human figure
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
O'Grady
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From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
scribesnounUS /skraɪbz/
plural of “scribe” — French playwright (1791-1861)
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading GENERAL BRAMBLE'S RETURN "The English have a mild aspect and a ringing, cheerful voice."--Emerson.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The Greek heads, Etruscan warriors and Egyptian scribes about him had the rare and spiritual beauty of mutilated things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
which person or people
From this reading Beltara the painter had invited Aurelle to spend an evening in his studio to meet General Bramble, who was passing through Paris on his way to Constantinople, accompanied by Dundas and Dr. O'Grady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The general was sitting on a divan piled high with many-coloured cushions, and gazing with emotion upon the sketch of a nude figure.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "By Jove," said the Infant Dundas, "this Paris of yours _is_ a jolly town."
