used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
in addition
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And most things that have color are seen to have a shape or form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
contradictverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
be in contradiction with
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
the organ of sight
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
enclose with a fence
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
set up or found
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And most things that have color are seen to have a shape or form.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading And most things that have color are seen to have a shape or form.
naturalisticadjectiveUS /ˌnætʃərəˈlɪstɪk/
representing what is real; not abstract or ideal
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And most things that have color are seen to have a shape or form.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
express in speech
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Gradually, however, as we left the subject of formal composition and talked of naturalistic composition, we found ourselves substituting the words “colored masses.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
at the time that
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
the words that are spoken
From this reading FORM AND COLOR When we began to speak about composition we continually used the words “line and form.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem then as if there were a distinction between these two things; that form was on one side of the fence and color on the other.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet that would contradict our experience; for we know that everything which has a form or shape, visible to the eye, has also color that we can see.
