used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
botanistnounUS /ˈbɑːtənɪst/
a biologist specializing in the study of plants
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
exploresverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrz/
third-person singular of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
the organ of sight
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
geologistnounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒəst/
a specialist in geology
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
hold firmly
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
SelectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading So the painter is a student of nature.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
TWINnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let us now look a little more closely into this distinction, so that we may grasp the idea of what a work of art is.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
which person or people
From this reading But not in the same way as the botanist who studies the forms of trees and plants which grow above the ground, or the geologist who explores the secrets of the earth below the ground.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Since what the painter puts onto his canvas is visible to the eye, it will generally represent or suggest some form in nature.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ART AND HER TWIN SISTER, NATURE _A Work of Art is Distinguished by Selection_ In the previous chapter we talked about beauty, and noted that there were two kinds--beauty in nature and beauty in art.
