used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the other hand, the man who is, strictly speaking, a painter, sees his figures as colored masses.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
for the reason that
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
BRUSH-WORK
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From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
brushworknounUS /ˈbrʌʃwɜːrk/
an artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading On the other hand, the man who is, strictly speaking, a painter, sees his figures as colored masses.
colorists
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From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
draughtsmen
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From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, the man who is, strictly speaking, a painter, sees his figures as colored masses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the other hand, the man who is, strictly speaking, a painter, sees his figures as colored masses.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading On the other hand, the man who is, strictly speaking, a painter, sees his figures as colored masses.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, the man who is, strictly speaking, a painter, sees his figures as colored masses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, the man who is, strictly speaking, a painter, sees his figures as colored masses.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
having a point
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
express in words
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading On the other hand, the man who is, strictly speaking, a painter, sees his figures as colored masses.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
the act of using
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading BRUSH-WORK AND DRAWING Now that we have come to an end of our talk upon color, I must say a little about brushwork.
which person or people
From this reading I say a good “painter,” because I am thinking of that distinction I pointed out to you, between artists who are really painters or colorists, and those who are, more strictly speaking, draughtsmen.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter, you will remember, pay particular attention to the lines of their figures, and then in spreading the paint, are careful that it shall not interfere with the outlines.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope to show you that a good painter may use his brush in such a way that there is quality and expression in the actual strokes.
