Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

plural of “academician” — someone elected to honorary membership in an academy

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

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

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

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From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

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From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

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 Goldsmith spoke of them with rapture, as a treasure of old English poetry.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

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

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

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

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

a formal or official examination

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

the force of workers available

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Goldsmith spoke of them with rapture, as a treasure of old English poetry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Goldsmith spoke of them with rapture, as a treasure of old English poetry.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading Goldsmith spoke of them with rapture, as a treasure of old English poetry.

in the recent past

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

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From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Goldsmith spoke of them with rapture, as a treasure of old English poetry.

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From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

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

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Goldsmith spoke of them with rapture, as a treasure of old English poetry.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Johnson and Goldsmith, of course, were present, as professors of the academy; and, besides the academicians, there was a large number of the most distinguished men of the day as guests.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Goldsmith spoke of them with rapture, as a treasure of old English poetry.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

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

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

which person or people

From this reading Sir Joshua Reynolds, who first suggested this elegant festival, presided in his official character; Drs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Goldsmith on this occasion drew on himself the attention of the company by launching out with enthusiasm on the poems recently given to the world by Chatterton as the works of an ancient author by the name of Rowley, discovered in the tower of Redcliffe Church, at Bristol.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading On St. George's day of this year (1771), the first annual banquet of the Royal Academy was held in the exhibition room; the walls of which were covered with works of art, about to be submitted to public inspection.