adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
anatomistnounUS /əˈnætəməst/
an expert in anatomy
From this reading M. de Haller was a great physiologist, a great doctor, and a great anatomist.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
BeautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
colossusnounUS /kəˈlɑːsəs/
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
DissertationnounUS /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading M. de Haller was a great physiologist, a great doctor, and a great anatomist.
exactitudenounUS /ɪɡˈzæktətuːd/
the quality of being exact
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading M. de Haller was a great physiologist, a great doctor, and a great anatomist.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
Haller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
LausannenounUS /ˌlɔːˈsæn/
a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
Morgagni
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
Muralt's
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From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
physiologistnounUS /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒɪst/
a biologist specializing in physiology
From this reading M. de Haller was a great physiologist, a great doctor, and a great anatomist.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
Rosebury
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From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
Saconai
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From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
shews
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From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
StayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
TheologiannounUS /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒiən/
someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He called Morgagni his master, though he had himself made numerous discoveries relating to the frame of man.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
well-madeadjective
skillfully constructed
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He received me courteously, and when he had read M. de Muralt's letter, he displayed the greatest politeness, which shews that a good letter of introduction is never out of place.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This learned man displayed to me all the treasures of his knowledge, replying with exactitude to all my questions, and above all with a rare modesty which astonished me greatly, for whilst he explained the most difficult questions, he had the air of a scholar who would fain know; but on the other hand, when he asked me a scientific question, it was with so delicate an art that I could not help giving the right answer.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading M. Haller--My Stay at Lausanne--Lord Rosebury--The Young Saconai--Dissertation on Beauty--The Young Theologian M. Haller was a man six feet high and broad in a proportion; he was a well-made man, and a physical as well as a mental colossus.
