1816
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From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
adjoined
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From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading With the feeling and ardor of his vocation, the lad himself arranged his humble atelier.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading With the feeling and ardor of his vocation, the lad himself arranged his humble atelier.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
ateliernoun
a studio especially for an artist or designer
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The garret was turned into a vast hall painted in chocolate-color by Joseph himself.
chocolate-color
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From this reading The garret was turned into a vast hall painted in chocolate-color by Joseph himself.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
Descoings
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From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With the feeling and ardor of his vocation, the lad himself arranged his humble atelier.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the walls he hung a few sketches.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The garret was turned into a vast hall painted in chocolate-color by Joseph himself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the walls he hung a few sketches.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With the feeling and ardor of his vocation, the lad himself arranged his humble atelier.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Madame Descoings persuaded the owner of the house to put a skylight in the roof.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading With the feeling and ardor of his vocation, the lad himself arranged his humble atelier.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading On the walls he hung a few sketches.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading With the feeling and ardor of his vocation, the lad himself arranged his humble atelier.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the walls he hung a few sketches.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Madame Descoings persuaded the owner of the house to put a skylight in the roof.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading The garret was turned into a vast hall painted in chocolate-color by Joseph himself.
painter'snounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Madame Descoings persuaded the owner of the house to put a skylight in the roof.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Madame Descoings persuaded the owner of the house to put a skylight in the roof.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Madame Descoings persuaded the owner of the house to put a skylight in the roof.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading On the walls he hung a few sketches.
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading Madame Descoings persuaded the owner of the house to put a skylight in the roof.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The garret was turned into a vast hall painted in chocolate-color by Joseph himself.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The garret was turned into a vast hall painted in chocolate-color by Joseph himself.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading With the feeling and ardor of his vocation, the lad himself arranged his humble atelier.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On the walls he hung a few sketches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
widowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading In 1816, Joseph obtained his mother’s permission to convert the garret which adjoined his attic room into an atelier, and Madame Descoings gave him a little money for the indispensable requirements of the painter’s trade;--in the minds of the two widows, the art of painting was nothing but a trade.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the feeling and ardor of his vocation, the lad himself arranged his humble atelier.
