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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
admit
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
all
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
black
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
brown
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
Burgomaster
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
Burgomasters
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
cabinet
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
composed
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
consisted
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
dangerous
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
day
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From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
detail
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
dirty
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
elementary
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
eminent
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From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
entirelynounUS /ˈentirely/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
explained
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
face
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
failures
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
falling
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
forbids
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
fourthnounUS /fourth/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
gentlemennounUS /gentlemen/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
go
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
handsplural nounUS /hændz/
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
harmlessly
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
introduced
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From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
Jew's
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From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
just
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
labors
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
light
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
lovers
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
man
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
Masters
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
materials
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
model
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
moral
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
naturally
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
nature
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
occupying
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From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
Old
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
particular
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
parts
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
picture
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
placed
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
put
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
ray
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
Regard
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
Rembrandt
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
rules
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
run
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
shades
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
simple
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From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
size
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
small
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
society
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
sort
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
subject
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
subsequent
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
success
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
then
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
there
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From this reading I may, however, harmlessly admit that my Rembrandt was to be of the small or cabinet size, and that, as there was a run on Burgomasters just then, my subject was naturally to be of the Burgomaster sort.
Three
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
treacle-colored
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
well-being
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From this reading Regard for the lovers of the Old Masters, and for the moral well-being of society, forbids me to be particular about the nature of my labors, or to go into dangerous detail on the subject of my first failures and my subsequent success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My model Rembrandt was put before me; the simple elementary rules were explained; and my materials were all placed under my hands.
workshop
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From this reading ON the next day, I was introduced to the Jew’s workshop, and to the eminent gentlemen occupying it.
wrinkled
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
yellow
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From this reading Three parts of my picture consisted entirely of different shades of dirty brown and black; the fourth being composed of a ray of yellow light falling upon the wrinkled face of a treacle-colored old man.
