Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

third-person singular of “arrange” — put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

a painter able to achieve special effects with color

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

without stop or interruption

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The reason was, that I wished you not to think of color as paint.

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

set down according to a plan

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Pigments we will speak of later.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The real thing is nature’s color.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The reason was, that I wished you not to think of color as paint.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The reason was, that I wished you not to think of color as paint.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

and nothing more

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

make a painting

From this reading The reason was, that I wished you not to think of color as paint.

an artist who paints

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

plural of “pigment” — dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

bring forth or yield

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason was, that I wished you not to think of color as paint.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

in the second place

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

express in speech

From this reading Pigments we will speak of later.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

a special situation

From this reading Paints, or as artists call them, pigments, are only the materials that man has invented to imitate the real thing.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The reason was, that I wished you not to think of color as paint.

in the third place

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The reason was, that I wished you not to think of color as paint.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

which person or people

From this reading COLOR (_Continued_)--VALUES--SUBTLETY So far in our talk on color we have laid stress on three points: first, that color is light; secondly, that color is affected by light; thirdly, that the painter who is a colorist arranges color in relation to other colors, so as to produce a harmony.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Pigments we will speak of later.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The reason was, that I wished you not to think of color as paint.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The reason was, that I wished you not to think of color as paint.