1609
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From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
1647
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From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
2.1
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From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
how long something has existed
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
Agostino
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From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The Caracci enjoyed the highest reputation amongst their contemporaries as teachers of their art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
Annabale
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From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
Annibale
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From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
Antonio
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From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The Caracci enjoyed the highest reputation amongst their contemporaries as teachers of their art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Caracci enjoyed the highest reputation amongst their contemporaries as teachers of their art.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
BolognanounUS /bəˈloʊni/
the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
Caracci
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From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
a period of 100 years
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The Caracci enjoyed the highest reputation amongst their contemporaries as teachers of their art.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
EclecticadjectiveUS /ɪˈklektɪk/
selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The Caracci enjoyed the highest reputation amongst their contemporaries as teachers of their art.
Farnese
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From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
frescoesnounUS /ˈfreskoʊz/
plural of “fresco” — a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Caracci enjoyed the highest reputation amongst their contemporaries as teachers of their art.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
Lodovico
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From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
Masaniello's
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From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
mythologicaladjectiveUS /ˌmɪθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
PaintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The Caracci enjoyed the highest reputation amongst their contemporaries as teachers of their art.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
an educational institution
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The Caracci enjoyed the highest reputation amongst their contemporaries as teachers of their art.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 2.1: Annabale Caracci, a painter of Bologna of the latter half of the sixteenth century.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Along with his cousin Lodovico and his brother Agostino he founded the so-called Eclectic School of Painting; their maxim was that "accurate observation of Nature should be combined with judicious imitation of the best masters."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His most celebrated work is a series of frescoes on mythological subjects in the Farnese Palace at Rome.
a late time of life
From this reading Annibale died in 1609; Masaniello's revolt occurred, as already mentioned, in 1647; Antonio must therefore have been at least fifty years of age.
