Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

(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 Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

in addition

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

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From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

past form of “coin” — make up

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

third-person singular of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

past form of “deride” — treat or speak of with contempt

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

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From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

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From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

divisible by two

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

set up or found

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

clarifying by use of examples

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

a school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

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From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

no longer active or practicing

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883)

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

French impressionist painter (1840-1926)

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

absolutely essential

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

one who writes novels

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

and nothing more

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

in the open air

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

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From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

an amount of time

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

on the contrary

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

gather, as of natural products

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

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From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

an educational institution

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

not in physical motion

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

in a striking manner

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

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From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Manet died before his genius was fully recognised; still he lived long enough to reap some measure of recognition and to see his influence triumph in more than one respect among his brother artists.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Indeed, few if any painters left a stronger mark on the art of the second half of the nineteenth century than he did, even though the school, which he suggested rather than established, lapsed largely into mere impressionism--a term, by the way, which he himself coined already in 1858; for it is an error to attribute it--as is often done--to his friend and junior, Claude Monet.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

belonging to which person

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

to a great degree

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Some years, indeed, before the latter had made himself known at all widely as a novelist, he had acquired among Parisian painters and sculptors considerable notoriety as a revolutionary art critic, a fervent champion of that ‘Open-air’ school which came into being during the Second Empire, and which found its first real master in Edouard Manet, whose then derided works are regarded, in these later days, as masterpieces.

a late time of life

From this reading Edited, With a Preface, By Ernest Alfred Vizetelly ‘HIS MASTERPIECE,’ which in the original French bears the title of _L’Œuvre_, is a strikingly accurate story of artistic life in Paris during the latter years of the Second Empire.

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From this reading Amusing at times, extremely pathetic and even painful at others, it not only contributes a necessary element to the Rougon-Macquart series of novels--a series illustrative of all phases of life in France within certain dates--but it also represents a particular period of M. Zola’s own career and work.