1765
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From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
37
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From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
38
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From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
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From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
art-enthusiasts
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From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was described as the “Portrait of a Lady.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It was described as the “Portrait of a Lady.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
put on clothes
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
GalleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
brought together in one place
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was described as the “Portrait of a Lady.”
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was described as the “Portrait of a Lady.”
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 Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
lutenounUS /luːt/
a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
not any; not one
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading It was described as the “Portrait of a Lady.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
SchedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A knot of interested art-enthusiasts had gathered in front of a superb “Reynolds” dated 1765.
carry out
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Peter was no expert in these matters, it did not take him long to realize that he was gazing at a masterpiece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was described as the “Portrait of a Lady.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
at the time that
From this reading Schedule Numbers 37, 38 and 39 When Peter entered the Galleries there were comparatively few people present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She held a lute in her hand and wore a satin dress cut low and edged with pearls.
