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The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton. Volume II
The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton. Volume II

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton. Volume II is here in full — 1082 sentences across 217 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.
"The President is dead!
Long live the President!" exclaimed Costa.
Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.
On the 18th of November he was elected President of the Royal Academy.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton. Volume II

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton. Volume II is here in full — 1082 sentences across 217 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.
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"The President is dead!
/ðə ˈprezədent ɪz ded/
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Long live the President!" exclaimed Costa.
/lɔːŋ laɪv ðə ˈprezədent ɪkˈskleɪmd ˈkɔːstɑː/
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Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.
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On the 18th of November he was elected President of the Royal Academy.

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academy noun US /əˈkæd.ə.mi/

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

From this reading “LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.”

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Costa noun US /ˈkɔːstɑː/

a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing)

From this reading “LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.”

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describing verb US /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading “LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.”

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elected adjective US /ɪˈlektəd/

subject to popular election

From this reading “On the 18th of November he was elected President of the Royal Academy.”

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landscapes noun US /ˈlændskeɪps/

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading “Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.”

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sketching verb US /ˈsketʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading “Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.”

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stating verb US /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading “LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.”

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visiting noun US /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

the activity of making visits

From this reading “LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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ten thousand noun + noun

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand

In this reading “LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.”

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old friend adjective + noun

In this reading “LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.”

30,052 times in 426,211 chapters
in the autumn preposition + article + noun counted as “in … autumn”

In this reading “LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.”

3,675 times in 426,211 chapters
remained in verb + particle counted as “remain in”

In this reading “Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.”

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1878

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From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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1896

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From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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18th

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From this reading On the 18th of November he was elected President of the Royal Academy.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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ACADEMYnounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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ASconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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CostanounUS /ˈkɔːstɑː/

a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing)

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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deadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/

subject to popular election

From this reading On the 18th of November he was elected President of the Royal Academy.

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endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Long live the President!" exclaimed Costa.

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Francis

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From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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Giovanni

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From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/

let have

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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headsnounUS /hedz/

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "The President is dead!

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ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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LEIGHTON

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From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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Leighton's

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From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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Lerici

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From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Long live the President!" exclaimed Costa.

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LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

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 Long live the President!" exclaimed Costa.

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mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading On the 18th of November he was elected President of the Royal Academy.

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OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the 18th of November he was elected President of the Royal Academy.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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PRESIDENTnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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sketchingverbUS /ˈsketʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Leighton remained in Italy, sketching landscapes and painting heads--one, the portrait of Costa--till his holiday was over, the end of October.

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visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

the activity of making visits

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading LEIGHTON AS PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY 1878-1896 Leighton was at Lerici in the autumn of 1878, visiting his dear old friend Giovanni Costa ("an artist in a hundred--a man in ten thousand," were Leighton's words describing him), when he received a telegram stating that Sir Francis Grant was dead.

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Chapter 7 of The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton. Volume II by Russell, Mrs. Barrington holds 1082 sentences, grouped into 217 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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