used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
how long something has existed
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
ANGELOS
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From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
artistrynounUS /ˈɑːrtɪstri/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
carvingsnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋz/
plural of “carving” — a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
Chi-chen
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From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
chiseledadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪzəld/
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
craftsmanshipnounUS /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
creatorsnounUS /kriˈeɪtərz/
plural of “creator” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
dreamersnounUS /ˈdriːmərz/
plural of “dreamer” — someone who is dreaming
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually the golden Mayan age waned.
highest in quality
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
Itza
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From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
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 Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
MayanounUS /ˈmaɪə/
a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
MayannounUS /ˈmaɪən/
a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy
From this reading Gradually the golden Mayan age waned.
Mayas
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From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
muralsnounUS /ˈmjʊrəlz/
plural of “mural” — a painting that is applied to a wall surface
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
Periclesnoun
Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC)
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
point-work
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From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
Praxitelesnoun
ancient Greek sculptor (circa 370-330 BC)
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
sculptorsnounUS /ˈskʌlptərz/
plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORGOTTEN MICHAEL ANGELOS As I have said, the art of the Mayas, and of Chi-chen Itza particularly, represents several periods of culture.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
trinketsnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
wanedverbUS /weɪnd/
past form of “wane” — grow smaller
From this reading Gradually the golden Mayan age waned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Evidently art progressed until a golden age dawned, comparable in its way to the golden age of Greece.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Some of the oldest examples of architecture, stone point-work, carvings, and murals, as well as temple ornaments and personal trinkets display the greatest artistry of design and craftsmanship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just as Pericles and Praxiteles chiseled into stone a marvelous grace and beauty which later sculptors have never been able to excel, so these old Maya dreamers and creators have left behind them things more lovely than those of succeeding generations.
