Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

feel admiration for

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

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

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

for the reason that

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

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

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

ranking above all others

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

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

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

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

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

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

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

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

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

engage in

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

To recall to mind.

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

express in words

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

and nothing more

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

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

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

a special situation

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

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

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers

From this reading My aim has been to try to teach you to admire a picture in an abstract way, as you admire a Japanese or Chinese vase, simply and solely for its beauty of form and color.

precisely as stated

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

during the time that

From this reading A fine subject may be treated in such a way as to make a very bad picture, while a good picture may be composed of a subject in which one is not particularly interested.

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

From this reading For I wished at the start to make you realise, that what a picture is about is of much less importance than the way in which the subject is treated.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In fact, I wished to help you to look at a picture first and foremost as a work of art; a thing beautiful in itself because of its composition of form and color; beautiful in an abstract way, that is to say, apart from the ideas suggested by the subject.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading SUBJECT, MOTIVE, AND POINT OF VIEW At the beginning of our talks, you may remember, I told you I should not have much to say about the subjects of pictures.