aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading Some praised his modesty, and others called it affectation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
archaeologistsnounUS /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪsts/
plural of “archaeologist” — an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some praised his modesty, and others called it affectation.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
Malipieri
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From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Some praised his modesty, and others called it affectation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
others
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From this reading Some praised his modesty, and others called it affectation.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Some praised his modesty, and others called it affectation.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
vaultsnounUS /vɔːlts/
plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He had friends whose names he had never heard, and enemies, too, ready to attack him on the one side and to defend him on the other.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In the first place, his reputation was much wider than he knew, and many scholars and archaeologists throughout Europe had been profoundly impressed both by what he had discovered and by the learning he had shown in discussing his discoveries.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Malipieri was beginning to realize that his work in the vaults had been watched with much more interest than he had supposed possible, and that in some way or other news of his progress had reached various quarters.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It followed that many were curious to see what he would do next, and there were paragraphs about him in grave reviews, and flattering references to him in speeches made at learned conventions.
