adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The visit of the emperor was drawing to a close.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
artisannounUS /ˈɑːrtəzən/
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had tasted to its utmost of the enjoyments of the peerless city.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The visit of the emperor was drawing to a close.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The visit of the emperor was drawing to a close.
emperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The visit of the emperor was drawing to a close.
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He had tasted to its utmost of the enjoyments of the peerless city.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
graciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had tasted to its utmost of the enjoyments of the peerless city.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had tasted to its utmost of the enjoyments of the peerless city.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had tasted to its utmost of the enjoyments of the peerless city.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The visit of the emperor was drawing to a close.
ParisiansnounUS /pərˈɪsiənz/
plural of “parisian” — a native or resident of Paris
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
PARTINGnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE PARTING.
peerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading He had tasted to its utmost of the enjoyments of the peerless city.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading He had tasted to its utmost of the enjoyments of the peerless city.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTING.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The visit of the emperor was drawing to a close.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He had tasted to its utmost of the enjoyments of the peerless city.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The visit of the emperor was drawing to a close.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The visit of the emperor was drawing to a close.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Parisians were enthusiastic in his praise; from the nobleman to the artisan, every man had something to say in favor of the gracious and affable brother of the queen.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had become acquainted with its great national institutions, its industrial resources, its treasures of art and of science.
