abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
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 All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
baublesnounUS /ˈbɔːbəlz/
plural of “bauble” — a mock scepter carried by a court jester
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.
blazoned
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From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
FalconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
InnnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
Leipsic
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From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
lion-tamer
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From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
Morok's
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From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
Porte-Saint-Martin
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From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
SCENESnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE SCENES.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The large theatre of the Porte-Saint-Martin was crowded by an impatient multitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading It is quite unnecessary to say that the lion-tamer had completely abandoned his small taste in religious baubles, which he had so successfully carried on at the White Falcon Inn at Leipsic.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading All Paris had hurried with eager and burning curiosity to Morok's exhibition.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were, moreover, numerous tokens by which the surprising effects of Morok's sudden conversion had been blazoned in the most extraordinary pictures: the antiquated baubles in which he had formerly dealt would have found no sale in Paris.
