used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
adjournmentnounUS /əˈdʒɜːrnmənt/
the termination of a meeting
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Thorndyke examined the proofs with a curiosity that was not wholly artistic.
Benvenuto
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From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Thorndyke could not make up his mind how close the parallel was.
CellininounUS /tʃeˈliːni/
Italian sculptor (1500-1571)
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But Thorndyke could not make up his mind how close the parallel was.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Thorndyke could not make up his mind how close the parallel was.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Thorndyke examined the proofs with a curiosity that was not wholly artistic.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
drawing-room
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From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Thorndyke examined the proofs with a curiosity that was not wholly artistic.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Varney interested him profoundly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
how
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From this reading But Thorndyke could not make up his mind how close the parallel was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
InspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Varney interested him profoundly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
engage in
From this reading But Thorndyke could not make up his mind how close the parallel was.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But Thorndyke could not make up his mind how close the parallel was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thorndyke examined the proofs with a curiosity that was not wholly artistic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading But Thorndyke could not make up his mind how close the parallel was.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Varney interested him profoundly.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Thorndyke examined the proofs with a curiosity that was not wholly artistic.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
Thorndyke
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From this reading Thorndyke examined the proofs with a curiosity that was not wholly artistic.
thoroughgoingadjective
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading There was about him a certain reminiscence of Benvenuto Cellini, a combination of the thoroughgoing rascal with the sincere and enthusiastic artist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But Thorndyke could not make up his mind how close the parallel was.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
Varney
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From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Thorndyke examined the proofs with a curiosity that was not wholly artistic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
but in spite of that
From this reading In Which Varney Has an Inspiration The adjournment to the drawing-room was the signal for Varney to fetch his portfolio and exhibit his little collection, which he did with a frank interest and pleasure in his works that was yet entirely free from any appearance of vanity.
